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Macaroon vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Macaroon and Romano cheese?

  • Macaroon is higher in Copper, and Fiber, however, Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 106% more.
  • Romano cheese has less Saturated Fat.

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cheese, romano types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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 PotassiumPotassium +43%
Contains more CopperCopper +796.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21180%
Contains more ZincZinc +253.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1017.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.77mg

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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +1586.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +953%
Contains more FatsFats +19.5%
Contains more WaterWater +168.8%
Contains more OtherOther +293%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +386.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Romano cheese Opinion
Calories 460kcal 387kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 22.55g 26.94g Romano cheese
Net carbs 56.12g 3.63g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 3.63g Macaroon
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Romano cheese
Magnesium 29mg 41mg Romano cheese
Calcium 5mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Potassium 123mg 86mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.77mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 0.73g Romano cheese
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.03mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 68mg 760mg Romano cheese
Sodium 241mg 1433mg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 415IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A 0µg 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.02mg Romano cheese
Selenium 6.8µg 14.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.037mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.077mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.424mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.085mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.2µg Romano cheese
Folate 3µg 7µg Romano cheese
Choline 9.1mg 15.4mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 20.099g 17.115g Romano cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.593g Macaroon
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
27%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.