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Romano cheese vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Romano cheese and Pumpkin seed

  • Romano cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Pumpkin seed has more Fiber, Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 101% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pumpkin seed is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1834.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +726.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +539%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +968.6%
Contains more IronIron +329.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2200%
Contains more ZincZinc +299.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2380%

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% 25% 4.6% 15% 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 1% 3.7% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +569.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +611.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.034mg

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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.4%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more WaterWater +586.9%
Contains more OtherOther +76.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1380.7%

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
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1391.4%

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 Pumpkin seed
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Pumpkin seed Opinion
Calories 387kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Protein 31.8g 18.55g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 19.4g Romano cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Net carbs 3.63g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 3.63g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Calcium 1064mg 55mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 0.77mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Sugar 0.73g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.03mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 2.58mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 760mg 92mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A 415IU 62IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 3µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.02mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 14.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.034mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.052mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.286mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.056mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.037mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 9µg Pumpkin seed
Choline 15.4mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 6.032g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 8.844g Pumpkin seed
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.326mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.683mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.956mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 1.572mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 1.386mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.417mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.924mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 1.491mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.515mg Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
27%
Romano cheese
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.445g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.