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Cheesecake vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cheesecake and romano cheese

  • Romano cheese is higher than cheesecake in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 101% more than cheesecake.
  • The glycemic index of romano cheese is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 less SodiumSodium -69.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +272.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1986.3%
Contains more IronIron +22.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +405.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +717.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.8%
~equal in Potassium ~86mg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 AVitamin A +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +558.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +602.5%
Contains more WaterWater +47.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +478.2%
Contains more FatsFats +19.7%
Contains more OtherOther +646.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -42%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.838g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Romano cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 51mg 1064mg 101%
Phosphorus 93mg 760mg 95%
Protein 5.5g 31.8g 53%
Sodium 438mg 1433mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 1.12µg 40%
Saturated fat 9.921g 17.115g 33%
Zinc 0.51mg 2.58mg 19%
Selenium 5.2µg 14.5µg 17%
Cholesterol 55mg 104mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.37mg 14%
Magnesium 11mg 41mg 7%
Carbs 25.5g 3.63g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.593g 7%
Fats 22.5g 26.94g 7%
Vitamin A 159µg 96µg 7%
Choline 45.9mg 15.4mg 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.02mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.085mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.424mg 3%
Folate 18µg 7µg 3%
Calories 321kcal 387kcal 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 7.838g 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Iron 0.63mg 0.77mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.037mg 1%
Copper 0.02mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.077mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 3.63g N/A
Vitamin D 18IU 20IU 0%
Potassium 90mg 86mg 0%
Sugar 21.8g 0.73g N/A
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 1.231mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
19%
Cheesecake
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 995mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.194g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.