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Pizza vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pizza and Romano cheese?

  • Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron, however, Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 88% more.
  • Romano cheese contains 50 times less Vitamin B3 than Pizza. Pizza contains 3.825mg of Vitamin B3, while Romano cheese contains 0.077mg.
  • Pizza has less Sodium.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Pizza
Pizza
6
:
4
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
Contains more Iron +222.1%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +1700%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
Contains more Calcium +466%
Contains more Magnesium +70.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.9%
Contains more Zinc +92.5%
Pizza
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Romano cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Contains more Iron +222.1%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +1700%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
Contains more Calcium +466%
Contains more Magnesium +70.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.9%
Contains more Zinc +92.5%

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.
Pizza
Pizza
6
:
6
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +954.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4867.5%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.085
Pizza
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Romano cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +954.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4867.5%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.085

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
2
:
3
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
Contains more Carbs +818.2%
Contains more Water +39.7%
Contains more Protein +179.2%
Contains more Fats +178%
Contains more Other +177.7%
Pizza
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Romano cheese
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 Carbs +818.2%
Contains more Water +39.7%
Contains more Protein +179.2%
Contains more Fats +178%
Contains more Other +177.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
2
:
1
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.5%
Pizza
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Romano cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Romano cheese Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 3.63g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 9.69g 26.94g Romano cheese
Carbs 33.33g 3.63g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0.73g Romano cheese
Fiber 2.3g 0g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Iron 2.48mg 0.77mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 41mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 216mg 760mg Romano cheese
Potassium 172mg 86mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 1433mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.105mg 0.03mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.02mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 14.5µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 415IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.23mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.037mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.077mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.424mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.085mg Romano cheese
Folate 93µg 7µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 6.7µg 2.2µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 0.41mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 0.564mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 1.139mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 0.77mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.264mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 0.72mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.355mg 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 104mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 4.465g 17.115g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.593g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Romano cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pizza
28%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.