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Romano cheese vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between romano cheese and turkey meat

  • Romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, yet turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, choline, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for romano cheese is 105% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 14 times more sodium than turkey meat. Romano cheese contains 1433mg of sodium, while turkey meat contains 103mg.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than romano cheese.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, romano and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.9%
Contains more IronIron +41.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +210%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg

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%
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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +624.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +467.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.02µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +264.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5950%
Contains more OtherOther +1300%
Contains more WaterWater +105.5%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +196.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Turkey meat DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 14mg 105%
Phosphorus 760mg 223mg 77%
Saturated fat 17.115g 2.155g 68%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 9.573mg 59%
Sodium 1433mg 103mg 58%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.616mg 41%
Fats 26.94g 7.39g 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 29.8µg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 2.647g 13%
Choline 15.4mg 87.4mg 13%
Calories 387kcal 189kcal 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 2.119g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.948mg 10%
Vitamin A 96µg 12µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.281mg 7%
Copper 0.03mg 0.093mg 7%
Protein 31.8g 28.55g 7%
Potassium 86mg 239mg 5%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.02µg 4%
Iron 0.77mg 1.09mg 4%
Magnesium 41mg 30mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Cholesterol 104mg 109mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.045mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.07mg 1%
Zinc 2.58mg 2.48mg 1%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 20IU 15IU 1%
Carbs 3.63g 0.06g 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.02mg 0.014mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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