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Dates vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dates and Romano cheese

  • Dates are higher in Fiber, yet Romano cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 103% more than Dates .
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dates are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Dates, deglet noor 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 +32.5%
Contains more Potassium +662.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +586.7%
Contains more Manganese +1210%
Contains more Calcium +2628.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1125.8%
Contains more Zinc +789.7%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Contains more Iron +32.5%
Contains more Potassium +662.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +586.7%
Contains more Manganese +1210%
Contains more Calcium +2628.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1125.8%
Contains more Zinc +789.7%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 41

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.1%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4050%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +460.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.1%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4050%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +460.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1966.9%
Contains more Protein +1198%
Contains more Fats +6807.7%
Contains more Water +50.6%
Contains more Other +320%
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 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 Carbs +1966.9%
Contains more Protein +1198%
Contains more Fats +6807.7%
Contains more Water +50.6%
Contains more Other +320%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21672.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3021.1%
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21672.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3021.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Romano cheese Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 3.63g Dates
Protein 2.45g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 0.39g 26.94g Romano cheese
Carbs 75.03g 3.63g Dates
Calories 282kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g 0.73g Romano cheese
Fiber 8g 0g Dates
Calcium 39mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Iron 1.02mg 0.77mg Dates
Magnesium 43mg 41mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg 760mg Romano cheese
Potassium 656mg 86mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 1433mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.206mg 0.03mg Dates
Manganese 0.262mg 0.02mg Dates
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin A 10IU 415IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.037mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 0.077mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 0.424mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.085mg Dates
Folate 19µg 7µg Dates
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.2µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 0.043mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 0.049mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 0.084mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 0.066mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.022mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 0.071mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.032mg 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g 17.115g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 0.593g Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dates 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
12%
Dates
28%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 1431mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates
Dates 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.
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.