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Romano cheese vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between romano cheese and thyme?

  • Romano cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12; however, thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, manganese, copper, and fiber.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 209% more.
  • Thyme has less sodium.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than thyme (45).

We used Cheese, romano and Thyme, fresh types 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +617%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +608.1%
Contains more IronIron +2166.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1750%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8495%

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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +309.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.409mg

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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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +471.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1503.6%
Contains more OtherOther +110%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +573.6%
Contains more WaterWater +110.6%

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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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9576.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 0.77mg 17.45mg 209%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Phosphorus 760mg 106mg 93%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.467g 76%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.719mg 74%
Calcium 1064mg 405mg 66%
Sodium 1433mg 9mg 62%
Copper 0.03mg 0.555mg 58%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Protein 31.8g 5.56g 52%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 1.68g 39%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Magnesium 41mg 160mg 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.348mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.081g 19%
Vitamin A 96µg 238µg 16%
Potassium 86mg 609mg 15%
Calories 387kcal 101kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 1.824mg 11%
Folate 7µg 45µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.471mg 8%
Carbs 3.63g 24.45g 7%
Zinc 2.58mg 1.81mg 7%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.048mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.409mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.532g 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 1424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.