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Romano cheese vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Romano cheese and Ricotta

  • Romano cheese is richer than Ricotta in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Romano cheese is 86% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 17 times more Sodium than Ricotta. Romano cheese contains 1433mg of Sodium, while Ricotta contains 84mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, romano and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +272.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +414%
Contains more IronIron +102.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +381%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
~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% 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 0% 27% 2.2% 6% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~445IU

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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.4%
Contains more FatsFats +107.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.4%
Contains more OtherOther +558.8%
Contains more WaterWater +132%

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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +116.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.5%

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 Ricotta
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Ricotta Opinion
Calories 387kcal 174kcal Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 11.26g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 12.98g Romano cheese
Net carbs 3.63g 3.04g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 3.04g Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 51mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 20IU 10IU Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 11mg Romano cheese
Calcium 1064mg 207mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 105mg Ricotta
Iron 0.77mg 0.38mg Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 0.27g Ricotta
Copper 0.03mg 0.021mg Romano cheese
Zinc 2.58mg 1.16mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 158mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg 84mg Ricotta
Vitamin A 415IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A 96µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.11mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.02mg 0.006mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.013mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.195mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.213mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.043mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.34µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.1µg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 12µg Ricotta
Choline 15.4mg 17.5mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 17.115g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 3.627g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.385g Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.125mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.517mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.589mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 1.221mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 1.338mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.281mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.556mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.692mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.459mg Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Ricotta
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
27%
Romano cheese
13%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.