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Romano cheese vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Romano cheese and Wheat

  • Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat is 136% higher.
  • Wheat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, romano and Wheat, durum.

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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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3029.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +251.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +401.2%
Contains more IronIron +357.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1743.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14960%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +516.6%

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% 25% 4.6% 15% 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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1032.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8650.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +392.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +514.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.5%
Contains more FatsFats +990.7%
Contains more WaterWater +182.5%
Contains more OtherOther +277.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1859.5%

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2178.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Wheat Opinion
Calories 387kcal 339kcal Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 13.68g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 2.47g Romano cheese
Net carbs 3.63g 71.13g Wheat
Carbs 3.63g 71.13g Wheat
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Wheat
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 144mg Wheat
Calcium 1064mg 34mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 431mg Wheat
Iron 0.77mg 3.52mg Wheat
Sugar 0.73g Wheat
Copper 0.03mg 0.553mg Wheat
Zinc 2.58mg 4.16mg Wheat
Phosphorus 760mg 508mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg 2mg Wheat
Vitamin A 415IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.02mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 14.5µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.121mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 43µg Wheat
Choline 15.4mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 0.344g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.978g Wheat
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.176mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.366mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.533mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 0.934mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 0.303mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.221mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.681mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.594mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.322mg Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
27%
Romano cheese
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.661g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.