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Cheese sandwich vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheese sandwich and romano cheese

  • Cheese sandwich has more manganese, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3, while romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 86% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 54 times less manganese than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 1.083mg of manganese, while romano cheese contains 0.02mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cheese sandwich is lower.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of romano cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cheese, romano.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.8%
Contains more IronIron +240.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5315%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +421.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99%

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +867.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1503.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +224.5%
Contains more WaterWater +865.9%
Contains more OtherOther +76.8%
~equal in Fats ~26.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1445.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese sandwich Romano cheese
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Romano cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 204mg 1064mg 86%
Saturated fat 4.129g 17.115g 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.593g 57%
Phosphorus 382mg 760mg 54%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.02mg 46%
Protein 9.8g 31.8g 44%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 1.12µg 42%
Cholesterol 7mg 104mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.037mg 27%
Sodium 839mg 1433mg 26%
Iron 2.62mg 0.77mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.077mg 19%
Selenium 24.3µg 14.5µg 18%
Carbs 58.2g 3.63g 18%
Zinc 0.87mg 2.58mg 16%
Copper 0.16mg 0.03mg 14%
Folate 64µg 7µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.085mg 14%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Vitamin A 21µg 96µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 7.838g 6%
Calories 497kcal 387kcal 6%
Potassium 306mg 86mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.37mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.424mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Fats 25g 26.94g 3%
Magnesium 54mg 41mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Net carbs 55.1g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Romano cheese
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.986g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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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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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients
  2. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.