Romano cheese vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Romano cheese and Swiss cheese different?
- Romano cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
- Swiss cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 81% more than Romano cheese.
- Romano cheese contains 8 times more Sodium than Swiss cheese. Romano cheese contains 1433mg of Sodium, while Swiss cheese contains 187mg.
Cheese, romano and Cheese, swiss types were 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.
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Calcium
+19.6%
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Iron
+492.3%
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Magnesium
+24.2%
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Phosphorus
+32.4%
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Potassium
+19.4%
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Sodium
-87%
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Zinc
+69.4%
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Copper
+56.7%
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Manganese
+30%
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Selenium
+106.9%
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Calcium
+19.6%
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Iron
+492.3%
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Magnesium
+24.2%
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Phosphorus
+32.4%
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Potassium
+19.4%
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Sodium
-87%
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Zinc
+69.4%
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Copper
+56.7%
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Manganese
+30%
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Selenium
+106.9%
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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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+236.4%
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Vitamin B2
+22.5%
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Vitamin B3
+20.3%
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Vitamin B5
+20.1%
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Vitamin B6
+19.7%
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Vitamin K
+57.1%
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Vitamin A
+152.3%
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Vitamin E
+160.9%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+173.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+236.4%
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Vitamin B2
+22.5%
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Vitamin B3
+20.3%
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Vitamin B5
+20.1%
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Vitamin B6
+19.7%
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Vitamin K
+57.1%
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Vitamin A
+152.3%
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Vitamin E
+160.9%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+173.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+18%
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Carbs
+152.1%
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+125.5%
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Fats
+15%
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Water
+21.7%
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
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6.72 g
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26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
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2.98 g
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Protein
+18%
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Carbs
+152.1%
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+125.5%
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+15%
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Water
+21.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+126.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.227
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.046
Saturated Fat:
17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.593 g
Saturated Fat:
18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.341 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+126.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.227
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.046
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 3.63g | 1.44g |
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Protein | 31.8g | 26.96g |
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Fats | 26.94g | 30.99g |
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Carbs | 3.63g | 1.44g |
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Calories | 387kcal | 393kcal |
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Sugar | 0.73g | 0g |
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Calcium | 1064mg | 890mg |
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Iron | 0.77mg | 0.13mg |
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Magnesium | 41mg | 33mg |
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Phosphorus | 760mg | 574mg |
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Potassium | 86mg | 72mg |
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Sodium | 1433mg | 187mg |
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Zinc | 2.58mg | 4.37mg |
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Copper | 0.03mg | 0.047mg |
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Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.026mg |
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Selenium | 14.5µg | 30µg |
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Vitamin A | 415IU | 1047IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 96µg | 288µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.6mg |
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Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.011mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.302mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.077mg | 0.064mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.353mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.071mg |
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Folate | 7µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 3.06µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 1.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.429mg | 0.401mg |
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Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.038mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.685mg | 1.537mg |
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Leucine | 3.071mg | 2.959mg |
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Lysine | 2.941mg | 2.585mg |
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Methionine | 0.852mg | 0.784mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.71mg | 1.662mg |
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Valine | 2.183mg | 2.139mg |
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Histidine | 1.231mg | 1.065mg |
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Cholesterol | 104mg | 93mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.987g |
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Saturated Fat | 17.115g | 18.227g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 7.838g | 8.046g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.593g | 1.341g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
28%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%

87%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1246mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Swiss cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.