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Minestrone vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are minestrone and romano cheese different?

  • Minestrone is richer in vitamin A, while romano cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 105% more than minestrone.
  • Minestrone contains 2 times more vitamin A than romano cheese. Minestrone contains 970IU of vitamin A, while romano cheese contains 415IU.
  • Minestrone is lower in sodium.
  • Minestrone has a higher glycemic index (47) than romano cheese (27).

Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Cheese, romano types were used 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 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
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 +51.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +660%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7500%
Contains more IronIron +102.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +732.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3204.3%

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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +407.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 +28.4%
Contains more WaterWater +195.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1696.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2490.4%
Contains more OtherOther +460%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2602.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Romano cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 14mg 1064mg 105%
Phosphorus 23mg 760mg 105%
Saturated fat 0.23g 17.115g 77%
Protein 1.77g 31.8g 60%
Sodium 254mg 1433mg 51%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Fats 1.04g 26.94g 40%
Cholesterol 1mg 104mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.37mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Zinc 0.31mg 2.58mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 7.838g 19%
Calories 34kcal 387kcal 18%
Magnesium 3mg 41mg 9%
Manganese 0.152mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.424mg 6%
Iron 0.38mg 0.77mg 5%
Vitamin A 49µg 96µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.085mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.077mg 2%
Copper 0.051mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Folate 15µg 7µg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.037mg 1%
Potassium 130mg 86mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.593g 1%
Carbs 4.66g 3.63g 0%
Net carbs 4.26g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.076mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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%
Minestrone
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 1179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.885g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone 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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.