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Chocolate vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate and Romano cheese

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 111% more than Romano cheese.
  • Chocolate contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Contains more Iron +941.6%
Contains more Magnesium +256.1%
Contains more Potassium +550%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +3326.7%
Contains more Manganese +6995%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.4%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Contains more Iron +941.6%
Contains more Magnesium +256.1%
Contains more Potassium +550%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +3326.7%
Contains more Manganese +6995%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.4%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +841.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +730%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +387%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +841.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +730%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +387%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.1%
Contains more Carbs +1585.1%
Contains more Protein +551.6%
Contains more Water +3086.6%
Contains more Other +295.3%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Fats +16.1%
Contains more Carbs +1585.1%
Contains more Protein +551.6%
Contains more Water +3086.6%
Contains more Other +295.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.115
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.115

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Romano cheese Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 3.63g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 31.28g 26.94g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 3.63g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 387kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 0.73g Romano cheese
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Iron 8.02mg 0.77mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 41mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 760mg Romano cheese
Potassium 559mg 86mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 1433mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Copper 1.028mg 0.03mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.02mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin A 50IU 415IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.23mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 20IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.037mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.077mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.424mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.085mg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2.2µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 8mg 104mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 18.519g 17.115g Romano cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 7.838g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.593g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Romano cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Chocolate
28%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1409mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.