Swiss cheese vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Swiss cheese and romano cheese different?
- Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A, while romano cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Swiss cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 81% more than romano cheese.
- Swiss cheese contains 3 times more vitamin A than romano cheese. Swiss cheese contains 1047IU of vitamin A, while romano cheese contains 415IU.
- Romano cheese is lower in saturated fat.
Cheese, swiss 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +492.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.4% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +173.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +57.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +152.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.115g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.838g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.06µg | 1.12µg | 81% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 1433mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 30µg | 14.5µg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 574mg | 760mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 288µg | 96µg | 21% |
| Calcium | 890mg | 1064mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 4.37mg | 2.58mg | 16% |
| Protein | 26.96g | 31.8g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.77mg | 8% |
| Fats | 30.99g | 26.94g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 18.227g | 17.115g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.341g | 0.593g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 104mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.046g | 7.838g | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.44g | 3.63g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.353mg | 0.424mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 387kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.44g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Potassium | 72mg | 86mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.5mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.401mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.038mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.537mg | 1.685mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.959mg | 3.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.585mg | 2.941mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.784mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.662mg | 1.71mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.139mg | 2.183mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.065mg | 1.231mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
48%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1246mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Swiss cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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