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Cocoa bean vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cocoa bean and romano cheese

  • Cocoa bean is richer in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, and potassium, yet romano cheese is richer in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa bean is 397% higher.
  • Cocoa bean contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
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 +1061%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2817.4%
Contains more IronIron +1915.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +11923.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18585%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +858.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~760mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3016.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 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 +1506.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.7%
Contains more FatsFats +105.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1044.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 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 -54.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Romano cheese DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.03mg 397%
Iron 15.52mg 0.77mg 184%
Manganese 3.737mg 0.02mg 162%
Fiber 29.8g 0g 119%
Magnesium 476mg 41mg 104%
Calcium 111mg 1064mg 95%
Potassium 2509mg 86mg 71%
Sodium 19mg 1433mg 61%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Saturated fat 7.76g 17.115g 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Zinc 6.37mg 2.58mg 34%
Protein 18.1g 31.8g 27%
Fats 13.1g 26.94g 21%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Carbs 58.3g 3.63g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.077mg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 96µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 7.838g 9%
Calories 220kcal 387kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.37mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.037mg 6%
Folate 32µg 7µg 6%
Phosphorus 728mg 760mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.085mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.424mg 3%
Selenium 13.2µg 14.5µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.593g 1%
Choline 11.4mg 15.4mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 1.76g 0.73g N/A
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean 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
20%
Cocoa bean
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.