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Nutmeg vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between nutmeg and romano cheese

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium; however, romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need for manganese, 125% more than romano cheese.
  • Romano cheese has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of romano cheese is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Nutmeg
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +346.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +307%
Contains more IronIron +294.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3323.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +478.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.3%

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.
Nutmeg
5
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +835.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1587%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1820%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +549.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 FatsFats +34.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1257.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +444.5%
Contains more WaterWater +396.1%
Contains more OtherOther +188.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
0
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 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 -34%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Romano cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.02mg 125%
Copper 1.027mg 0.03mg 111%
Calcium 184mg 1064mg 88%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Phosphorus 213mg 760mg 78%
Sodium 16mg 1433mg 62%
Protein 5.84g 31.8g 52%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Saturated fat 25.94g 17.115g 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Magnesium 183mg 41mg 34%
Iron 3.04mg 0.77mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.037mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.37mg 24%
Selenium 1.6µg 14.5µg 23%
Folate 76µg 7µg 17%
Carbs 49.29g 3.63g 15%
Fats 36.31g 26.94g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 7.838g 12%
Vitamin A 5µg 96µg 10%
Potassium 350mg 86mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.077mg 8%
Calories 525kcal 387kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.085mg 6%
Zinc 2.15mg 2.58mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.593g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 15.4mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 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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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg 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
18%
Nutmeg
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.825g)
Which food is cheaper?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1417mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.