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Kefir vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kefir and Romano cheese?

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Iron in Romano cheese is higher than in Kefir.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 94% more.
  • Kefir has less Cholesterol.

We used Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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.
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
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 +90.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +241.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +718.5%
Contains more IronIron +1825%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +460.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +623.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%

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.
Kefir
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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 0.67% 34% 0.4% 30% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 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 +23.4%
Contains more WaterWater +191.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +739.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2796.8%
Contains more OtherOther +820.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 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 -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2428.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1018.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kefir Romano cheese Opinion
Calories 41kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Protein 3.79g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 0.93g 26.94g Romano cheese
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Net carbs 4.48g 3.63g Kefir
Carbs 4.48g 3.63g Kefir
Cholesterol 5mg 104mg Kefir
Vitamin D 41IU 20IU Kefir
Magnesium 12mg 41mg Romano cheese
Calcium 130mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Potassium 164mg 86mg Kefir
Iron 0.04mg 0.77mg Romano cheese
Sugar 4.61g 0.73g Romano cheese
Copper 0.009mg 0.03mg Romano cheese
Zinc 0.46mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 105mg 760mg Romano cheese
Sodium 40mg 1433mg Kefir
Vitamin A 569IU 415IU Kefir
Vitamin A 171µg 96µg Kefir
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 1µg 0.5µg Kefir
Manganese 0.005mg 0.02mg Romano cheese
Selenium 3.6µg 14.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.037mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.077mg Kefir
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.424mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.085mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg Romano cheese
Folate 13µg 7µg Kefir
Trans Fat 0.037g Romano cheese
Choline 15.2mg 15.4mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 0.658g 17.115g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.593g Romano cheese
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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kefir 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%
Kefir
27%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 1393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.457g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.