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Romano cheese vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Romano cheese and Tortilla

  • Romano cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 99% higher.
  • Tortilla contains 58 times less Saturated Fat than Romano cheese. Romano cheese contains 17.115g of Saturated Fat, while Tortilla contains 0.296g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
4
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6
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Calcium +1420%
Contains more Magnesium +115.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +420.5%
Contains more Zinc +706.3%
Contains more Iron +394.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +1240%
Contains more Selenium +14.5%
Romano cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +1420%
Contains more Magnesium +115.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +420.5%
Contains more Zinc +706.3%
Contains more Iron +394.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +1240%
Contains more Selenium +14.5%

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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
8
:
3
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5257.1%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Romano cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5257.1%
Contains more Folate +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
3
:
2
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Protein +336.8%
Contains more Fats +2735.8%
Contains more Other +259.4%
Contains more Carbs +1275.8%
Contains more Water +29.3%
Romano cheese
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
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +336.8%
Contains more Fats +2735.8%
Contains more Other +259.4%
Contains more Carbs +1275.8%
Contains more Water +29.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
2
:
1
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4136.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Romano cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4136.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

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 Tortilla
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 31.8g 7.28g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 0.95g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 387kcal 237kcal Romano cheese
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 0.73g 2.75g Romano cheese
Fiber 0g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 1064mg 70mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 41mg 19mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 146mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 105mg Tortilla
Sodium 1433mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 2.58mg 0.32mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.02mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 14.5µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 415IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.19mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.114mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.17mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.06mg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.4µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.06mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.182mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.286mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 0.53mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 0.157mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.122mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.375mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.326mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.165mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 17.115g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 0.185g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.391g Romano cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Romano cheese Tortilla
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Romano cheese
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 951mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.819g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.