Meatball vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between meatball and romano cheese
- Meatball has more copper, vitamin B1, fiber, and folate; however, romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 104% more than meatball.
- Meatball contains less sodium.
- Romano cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of romano cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless 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 | +109.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2253.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +127.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4156% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1712.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +652.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2435.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3146.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1014.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +474% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +87.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +199.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 g
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 | -91.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +686.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +258.2% |
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 | 25mg | 1064mg | 104% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.037mg | 75% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.03mg | 75% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 17.115g | 71% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 760mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 1433mg | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 104mg | 35% |
| Fats | 9g | 26.94g | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 0.593g | 27% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 14.5µg | 25% |
| Protein | 21g | 31.8g | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 0g | 18% |
| Folate | 78µg | 7µg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 0.77mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 1.12µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 0.077mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 7.838g | 14% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 15.4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.37mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 96µg | 11% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 387kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 0.23mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.085mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 2.58mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 41mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.424mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 8g | 3.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.429mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.685mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 3.071mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.941mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.71mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.183mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
57%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins