Monterey Jack vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Monterey Jack and Romano cheese
- Monterey Jack has more Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Romano cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
- Romano cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 45% more than Monterey Jack.
- Monterey Jack has 2 times more Vitamin A than Romano cheese. While Monterey Jack has 198µg of Vitamin A, Romano cheese has only 96µg.
- Romano cheese has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, monterey 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 ZincZinc | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +433.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -10.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 373kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 24.48g | 31.8g |
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| Fats | 30.28g | 26.94g |
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| Net carbs | 0.68g | 3.63g |
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| Carbs | 0.68g | 3.63g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 104mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 41mg |
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| Calcium | 746mg | 1064mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 86mg |
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| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.77mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.73g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 3mg | 2.58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 760mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 1433mg |
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| Vitamin A | 769IU | 415IU |
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| Vitamin A | 198µg | 96µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.066g | 17.115g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.751g | 7.838g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.593g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.429mg |
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| Threonine | 0.871mg | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 1.685mg |
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| Leucine | 2.344mg | 3.071mg |
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| Lysine | 2.037mg | 2.941mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.852mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 1.71mg |
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| Valine | 1.635mg | 2.183mg |
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| Histidine | 0.859mg | 1.231mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
25%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.951g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 833mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Monterey Jack is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.