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Romano cheese vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between romano cheese and waffle

  • Romano cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1,2, and zinc, yet waffle is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily phosphorus needs 81% more than waffle.
  • Romano cheese contains 6 times more saturated fat than waffle. While romano cheese contains 17.115g of saturated fat, waffle contains only 2.866g.
  • The glycemic index of romano cheese is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, romano and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +317.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +279.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.9%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1225%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.6%

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% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +348%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +610.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2592.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +557.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.347mg

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
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +302.5%
Contains more FatsFats +91.1%
Contains more OtherOther +116.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +806.3%
Contains more WaterWater +35.9%

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1044.2%

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 Waffle
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 Waffle DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 255mg 81%
Phosphorus 760mg 190mg 81%
Saturated fat 17.115g 2.866g 65%
Selenium 14.5µg 46.2µg 58%
Protein 31.8g 7.9g 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 6.785g 41%
Sodium 1433mg 511mg 40%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.25µg 36%
Fats 26.94g 14.1g 20%
Iron 0.77mg 2.31mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.263mg 19%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.68mg 17%
Cholesterol 104mg 69mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 2.073mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 3.521g 11%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.265mg 11%
Carbs 3.63g 32.9g 10%
Folate 7µg 46µg 10%
Calories 387kcal 291kcal 5%
Magnesium 41mg 19mg 5%
Copper 0.03mg 0.062mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin A 96µg 65µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.347mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.056mg 2%
Potassium 86mg 159mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.485mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 922mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.249g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.