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Turkey meat vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey meat and Romano cheese

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B5, yet Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Romano cheese is 105% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 124 times more Vitamin B3 than Romano cheese. Turkey meat contains 9.573mg of Vitamin B3, while Romano cheese contains 0.077mg.
  • Turkey meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 PotassiumPotassium +177.9%
Contains more IronIron +41.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +210%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
~equal in Zinc ~2.58mg

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.
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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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% 25% 4.6% 15% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +624.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +467.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +964.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.12µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 WaterWater +105.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +264.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5950%
Contains more OtherOther +1300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -87.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +196.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Romano cheese Opinion
Calories 189kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Protein 28.55g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 7.39g 26.94g Romano cheese
Net carbs 0.06g 3.63g Romano cheese
Carbs 0.06g 3.63g Romano cheese
Cholesterol 109mg 104mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 15IU 20IU Romano cheese
Magnesium 30mg 41mg Romano cheese
Calcium 14mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Potassium 239mg 86mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 0.77mg Turkey meat
Sugar 0g 0.73g Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.03mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 223mg 760mg Romano cheese
Sodium 103mg 1433mg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 415IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A 12µg 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.014mg 0.02mg Romano cheese
Selenium 29.8µg 14.5µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.037mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.077mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.424mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.085mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Romano cheese
Folate 9µg 7µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Romano cheese
Choline 87.4mg 15.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 17.115g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.593g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.004mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 1.925mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.282mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.724mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 0.902mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.749mg 1.231mg Romano cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
27%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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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