Wafer vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wafer and romano cheese
- Wafer is higher in copper, iron, manganese, and vitamin B3, yet romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 103% more than wafer.
- Wafer contains 37 times more vitamin B3 than romano cheese. While wafer contains 2.858mg of vitamin B3, romano cheese contains only 0.077mg.
- The amount of sodium in wafer is lower.
- The glycemic index of romano cheese is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +420.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1443.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3380% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3332.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +475.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +154.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +213% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +448.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3611.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +571.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1144.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1902.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +381.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +586.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +236% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
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 | -75.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +600.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 31mg | 1064mg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 760mg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 17.115g | 59% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 31.8g | 50% |
| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.03mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 1.12µg | 43% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 0.77mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 1433mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 104mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.02mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.593g | 24% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 3.63g | 23% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 26.94g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 0.077mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 14.5µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.037mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.58mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 0g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 96µg | 10% |
| Folate | 47µg | 7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.37mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 7.838g | 7% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 86mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 41mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 387kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.424mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 1.685mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 3.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 2.941mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 1.71mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 2.183mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 1.231mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 853mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.874g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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