Romano cheese vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between romano cheese and shortbread
- Romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, and zinc; however, shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 105% more than shortbread.
- Shortbread contains less cholesterol.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of romano cheese is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +192.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8084.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +426.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1051.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +287% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1865% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +960.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +854.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4153.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1057.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +492.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +758.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +552.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1657% |
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Fats
~26.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1304% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1064mg | 13mg | 105% |
| Phosphorus | 760mg | 66mg | 99% |
| Protein | 31.8g | 5.37g | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.593g | 8.326g | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1433mg | 353mg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 17.115g | 8.105g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.77mg | 2.98mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.353mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 63.78g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.077mg | 3.275mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.58mg | 0.49mg | 19% |
| Folate | 7µg | 81µg | 19% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.393mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 6.2µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2.44mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 96µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 11µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 514kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.314mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.838g | 6.708g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Fats | 26.94g | 26.22g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.63g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Potassium | 86mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.73g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.429mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.685mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 3.071mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.941mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.71mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.183mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.231mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 1080mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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