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Romano cheese vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between romano cheese and rice

  • Romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, rice is higher in manganese and folate.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 105% more than rice.
  • Rice has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of rice is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, romano and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.

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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%
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +241.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10540%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +426.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1667.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.3%
Contains more IronIron +55.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +130%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2260%

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%
Rice
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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% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1816.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +728.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.39mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.093mg

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
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1082.2%
Contains more FatsFats +9521.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +676%
Contains more WaterWater +121.4%

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
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8806.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +680.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Rice
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Rice DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 10mg 105%
Phosphorus 760mg 43mg 102%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.077g 77%
Sodium 1433mg 1mg 62%
Protein 31.8g 2.69g 58%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 0.28g 41%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.013mg 27%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.472mg 20%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.49mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.088g 19%
Calories 387kcal 130kcal 13%
Folate 7µg 58µg 13%
Selenium 14.5µg 7.5µg 13%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.163mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 1.476mg 9%
Carbs 3.63g 28.17g 8%
Magnesium 41mg 12mg 7%
Iron 0.77mg 1.2mg 5%
Copper 0.03mg 0.069mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.076g 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 86mg 35mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 2.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.39mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.093mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 27.77g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 0.05g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.116mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.222mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.144mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.063mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Rice
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
26%
Romano cheese
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.