Goat cheese vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between goat cheese and romano cheese
- Goat cheese is higher in copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
- Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 77% more than goat cheese.
- Goat cheese contains 19 times more copper than romano cheese. While goat cheese contains 0.564mg of copper, romano cheese contains only 0.03mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in romano cheese is lower.
- The glycemic index of goat cheese is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, goat, semisoft type 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 PotassiumPotassium | +83.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1780% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +365% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +257% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +290.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +281.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +324% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1390.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +409.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2925% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.6% |
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Fats
~26.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 g
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 | +19.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 298mg | 1064mg | 77% |
| Copper | 0.564mg | 0.03mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 375mg | 760mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 1433mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 1.12µg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 407µg | 96µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.676mg | 0.37mg | 24% |
| Protein | 21.58g | 31.8g | 20% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 14.5µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 2.58mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 20.639g | 17.115g | 16% |
| Iron | 1.62mg | 0.77mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 104mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.148mg | 0.077mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.424mg | 5% |
| Fats | 29.84g | 26.94g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 41mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.093mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.808g | 7.838g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.709g | 0.593g | 1% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 387kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 3.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.227mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.805mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.893mg | 1.685mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 3.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.549mg | 2.941mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.575mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.859mg | 1.71mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.485mg | 2.183mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.589mg | 1.231mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.524g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1018mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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