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Romano cheese vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between romano cheese and provolone

  • Romano cheese has more phosphorus and calcium; however, provolone is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, and zinc.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 38% more than provolone.
  • Romano cheese has 2 times more sodium than provolone. While romano cheese has 1433mg of sodium, provolone has only 876mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, romano and Cheese, provolone.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.7%
Contains more IronIron +48.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.9%
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.2µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.6%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%
Contains more WaterWater +32.5%
~equal in Fats ~26.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.078g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.393g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Romano cheese Provolone
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Provolone DV% diff.
Phosphorus 760mg 496mg 38%
Calcium 1064mg 756mg 31%
Sodium 1433mg 876mg 24%
Vitamin A 96µg 236µg 16%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.46µg 14%
Protein 31.8g 25.58g 12%
Cholesterol 104mg 69mg 12%
Zinc 2.58mg 3.23mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.321mg 4%
Magnesium 41mg 28mg 3%
Iron 0.77mg 0.52mg 3%
Calories 387kcal 351kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.019mg 2%
Potassium 86mg 138mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.769g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 7.393g 1%
Folate 7µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.073mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.476mg 1%
Fats 26.94g 26.62g 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 2.14g N/A
Carbs 3.63g 2.14g 0%
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU 0%
Sugar 0.73g 0.56g N/A
Copper 0.03mg 0.026mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.23mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg 0%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.156mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.2µg 0%
Saturated fat 17.115g 17.078g 0%
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Romano cheese
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036999999999999g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/nutrients
  2. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.