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Romano cheese vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are romano cheese and shrimp different?

  • Romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and monounsaturated fat; however, shrimp is richer in copper and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for romano cheese is 99% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 306 times more saturated fat than shrimp. While romano cheese contains 17.115g of saturated fat, shrimp contains only 0.056g.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than shrimp (50).

Cheese, romano and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Shrimp
Shrimp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1420%
Contains more IronIron +51%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1163.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg

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%
Shrimp
Shrimp
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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
Shrimp
Shrimp
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24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.6%
Contains more FatsFats +9521.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1715%
Contains more OtherOther +455.4%
Contains more WaterWater +140.5%

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
Shrimp
Shrimp
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31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16229.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +650.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Shrimp DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 70mg 99%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.056g 78%
Phosphorus 760mg 237mg 75%
Sodium 1433mg 111mg 57%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 0.28g 41%
Copper 0.03mg 0.379mg 39%
Cholesterol 104mg 189mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.048g 19%
Protein 31.8g 23.98g 16%
Calories 387kcal 99kcal 14%
Vitamin A 96µg 11%
Zinc 2.58mg 1.64mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 7%
Potassium 86mg 259mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.079g 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 3%
Iron 0.77mg 0.51mg 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.033mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 0.2g N/A
Magnesium 41mg 39mg 0%
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 1322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.059g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.