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Romano cheese vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Romano cheese and Salsa?

  • Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Zinc, while Salsa is higher in Iron.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 105% higher.
  • Salsa is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, romano and USDA Commodity, salsa 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.
Contains more Calcium +8766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +156.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2433.3%
Contains more Zinc +1417.6%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +214%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Copper +220%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +8766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +156.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2433.3%
Contains more Zinc +1417.6%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +214%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Copper +220%

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.
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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1302.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.3%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1302.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.3%
Contains more Folate +171.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2020%
Contains more Fats +13370%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Carbs +92.8%
Contains more Water +190.2%
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
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +2020%
Contains more Fats +13370%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Carbs +92.8%
Contains more Water +190.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48887.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48887.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 31.8g 1.5g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 0.2g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 7g Salsa
Calories 387kcal 36kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g Salsa
Fiber 0g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 1064mg 12mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 41mg 16mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 30mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 1433mg 430mg Salsa
Zinc 2.58mg 0.17mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.02mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg Romano cheese
Vitamin A 415IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 28µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.03mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.424mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 7µg 19µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 17.115g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 0.016g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.107g Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Salsa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Romano cheese
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 1003mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.