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Romano cheese vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between romano cheese and taco

  • Romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, taco is richer in fiber, vitamin K, manganese, and vitamin B3.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 98% more than taco.
  • Taco has 6 times less vitamin B2 than romano cheese. Romano cheese has 0.37mg of vitamin B2, while taco has 0.06mg.
  • Taco contains less saturated fat.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of romano cheese is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1095.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +327%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143%
Contains more IronIron +54.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1145%

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%
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +380%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +595.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.8%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg

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
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +258.9%
Contains more FatsFats +112.1%
Contains more OtherOther +328%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +446.8%
Contains more WaterWater +84.5%

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +413%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Taco DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 89mg 98%
Phosphorus 760mg 178mg 83%
Saturated fat 17.115g 4.384g 58%
Protein 31.8g 8.86g 46%
Sodium 1433mg 397mg 45%
Cholesterol 104mg 28mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.06mg 24%
Fats 26.94g 12.7g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 3.042g 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 15.3µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 1.65mg 10%
Selenium 14.5µg 9.2µg 10%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.249mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 4.411g 9%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.93µg 8%
Vitamin A 96µg 20µg 8%
Calories 387kcal 226kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 8%
Zinc 2.58mg 1.75mg 8%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Copper 0.03mg 0.077mg 5%
Carbs 3.63g 19.85g 5%
Iron 0.77mg 1.19mg 5%
Potassium 86mg 209mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 32mg 3%
Folate 7µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.6mg 2%
Magnesium 41mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin D 20IU 4IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.09mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g 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 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Taco
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Romano cheese
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 1036mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.