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

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Summary of differences between cocoa solids and romano cheese

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, and potassium; however, romano cheese is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily need for copper 418% more than romano cheese.
  • Cocoa solids have less saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
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 +1117.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1672.1%
Contains more IronIron +1700%
Contains more CopperCopper +12526.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +164%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19085%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +731.3%
~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% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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% 25% 4.6% 15% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2737.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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 +1495%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.2%
Contains more FatsFats +96.6%
Contains more WaterWater +930.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 -52.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa solids 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 solids Romano cheese Opinion
Calories 228kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Protein 19.6g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 13.7g 26.94g Romano cheese
Net carbs 20.9g 3.63g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 3.63g Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Romano cheese
Magnesium 499mg 41mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Potassium 1524mg 86mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 0.77mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 0.73g Romano cheese
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.03mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 2.58mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 760mg Romano cheese
Sodium 21mg 1433mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 415IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A 0µg 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Romano cheese
Manganese 3.837mg 0.02mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 14.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.037mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.077mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.424mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.085mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.2µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 7µg Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg 15.4mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 8.07g 17.115g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.593g Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 0.776mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 0.76mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 1.189mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 0.983mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.202mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 1.177mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.339mg 1.231mg Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids 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
15%
Cocoa solids
27%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 1412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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 solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.