Chocolate cake vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate cake and romano cheese different?
- Chocolate cake is higher in choline and copper; however, romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for romano cheese is 100% higher.
- Chocolate cake contains 8 times more choline than romano cheese. While chocolate cake contains 128.4mg of choline, romano cheese contains only 15.4mg.
- Chocolate cake has less cholesterol.
- Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than chocolate cake (41).
Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cheese, romano are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +590% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1673.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +273.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +617% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1376.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +733.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1371.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +500% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +273.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
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 | -68.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +365.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 60mg | 1064mg | 100% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 760mg | 93% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 31.8g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 17.115g | 53% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 1433mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.12µg | 40% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 15.4mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.03mg | 20% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 26.94g | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 2.58mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 3.63g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 104mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.593g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.37mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.77mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 96µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.037mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.077mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 14.5µg | 5% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 7.838g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 140mg | 86mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.424mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 371kcal | 387kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.73g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 1.685mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 3.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 2.941mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 1.71mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 2.183mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 1.231mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.685g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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