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Romano cheese vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between romano cheese and rice pudding?

  • Romano cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and magnesium than rice pudding.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 96% higher.
  • Rice pudding has 18 times less saturated fat than romano cheese. Romano cheese has 17.115g of saturated fat, while rice pudding has 0.967g.
  • Rice pudding has a higher glycemic index (59) than romano cheese (27).

We used Cheese, romano and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 32% 11% 14% 6% 10% 37% 14% 7.4% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +913.3%
Contains more IronIron +108.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +578.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +773.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +663.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185%

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 2.3% 15% 0% 12% 19% 33% 8.3% 17% 8.1% 30% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +475.3%

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
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +866.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1552.8%
Contains more OtherOther +700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +473.3%
Contains more WaterWater +137.6%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1677.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +888.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%

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 pudding
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 pudding DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 105mg 96%
Phosphorus 760mg 87mg 96%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.967g 73%
Sodium 1433mg 109mg 58%
Protein 31.8g 3.29g 57%
Fats 26.94g 1.63g 39%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.24µg 37%
Cholesterol 104mg 6mg 33%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.9µg 23%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.38mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.441g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.141mg 18%
Calories 387kcal 111kcal 14%
Magnesium 41mg 13mg 7%
Carbs 3.63g 20.81g 6%
Vitamin A 96µg 46µg 6%
Iron 0.77mg 0.37mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.035mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.06g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.288mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.075mg 3%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.057mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 20IU 34IU 2%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.443mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Potassium 86mg 130mg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.018mg 1%
Folate 7µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 20.71g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.126mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.273mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.07mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Rice pudding
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
11%
Rice pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
15%
Rice pudding

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 - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 1324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

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 pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/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.