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Shrimp vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Romano cheese different?

  • Shrimp is higher in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Choline, however, Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Romano cheese is 97% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 9 times more Choline than Romano cheese. While Shrimp contains 135.4mg of Choline, Romano cheese contains only 15.4mg.
  • Romano cheese has less Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Cheese, romano are the varieties 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.
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Selenium +241.4%
Contains more Calcium +1069.2%
Contains more Iron +140.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Selenium +241.4%
Contains more Calcium +1069.2%
Contains more Iron +140.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%

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.
Shrimp
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Contains more Vitamin E +856.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3377.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.7%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1441.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
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 +856.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3377.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.7%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1441.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +131.5%
Contains more Protein +39.6%
Contains more Fats +1484.7%
Contains more Carbs +138.8%
Contains more Other +175.4%
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 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 Water +131.5%
Contains more Protein +39.6%
Contains more Fats +1484.7%
Contains more Carbs +138.8%
Contains more Other +175.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2071.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.593
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2071.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.593

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Romano cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 3.63g Romano cheese
Protein 22.78g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 1.7g 26.94g Romano cheese
Carbs 1.52g 3.63g Romano cheese
Calories 119kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0g 0.73g Shrimp
Calcium 91mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.32mg 0.77mg Romano cheese
Magnesium 37mg 41mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 306mg 760mg Romano cheese
Potassium 170mg 86mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 1433mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.258mg 0.03mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.02mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 14.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 415IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 2.2mg 0.23mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 20IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.037mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 0.077mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.424mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.085mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 7µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 1.12µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.2µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 0.904mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 1.95mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.172mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.665mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 1.067mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.501mg 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 211mg 104mg Romano cheese
Trans Fat 0.035g Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 0.521g 17.115g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.593g Romano cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp 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
37%
Shrimp
28%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.594g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.

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