Romano cheese nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Cheese, romano
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Romano cheese
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
27 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 oz (28.35 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
27 (acidic )
Calories
387
Protein
Sodium
Calcium
Saturated Fat
Phosphorus
Explanation: This food contains more Protein than 98% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (2%) which contain more Protein, this food itself is rich in Protein more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Sodium, Calcium, Saturated Fat and Phosphorus
Romano cheese Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
64%
Daily Value: 64%
31.8 g of 50 g
Fats:
41%
Daily Value: 41%
26.94 g of 65 g
Carbs:
1%
Daily Value: 1%
3.63 g of 300 g
Water:
2%
Daily Value: 2%
30.91 g of 2,000 g
Other:
6.72 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
387
% Daily Value*
42%
Total Fat
27g
85%
Saturated Fat
17g
35%
Cholesterol
104mg
0%
Sodium
1,433mg
1%
TotalCarbohydrate
4g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 1g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
32g
Vitamin D
20mcg
5%
Calcium
1,064mg
0%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
86mg
2%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
1064 mg of 1,000 mg
106%
Iron:
0.77 mg of 18 mg
4%
Magnesium:
41 mg of 400 mg
10%
Phosphorus:
760 mg of 1,000 mg
76%
Potassium:
86 mg of 3,500 mg
2%
Sodium:
1433 mg of 2,400 mg
60%
Zinc:
2.58 mg of 15 mg
17%
Copper:
0.03 mg of 2 mg
2%
Manganese:
0.02 mg of 2 mg
1%
Selenium:
14.5 µg of 70 µg
21%
Choline:
15.4 mg of 550 mg
3%
Mineral chart - relative view
Sodium
1433 mg
TOP 3%
Calcium
1064 mg
TOP 5%
Phosphorus
760 mg
TOP 8%
Magnesium
41 mg
TOP 25%
Zinc
2.58 mg
TOP 34%
Selenium
14.5 mg
TOP 54%
Iron
0.77 mg
TOP 68%
Manganese
0.02 mg
TOP 77%
Choline
15.4 mg
TOP 80%
Potassium
86 mg
TOP 86%
Copper
0.03 mg
TOP 89%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
415 IU of 5,000 IU
8%
Vitamin E :
0.23 mg of 20 mg
1%
Vitamin D:
0.5 µg of 10 µg
5%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.037 mg of 2 mg
2%
Vitamin B2:
0.37 mg of 2 mg
22%
Vitamin B3:
0.077 mg of 20 mg
0%
Vitamin B5:
0.424 mg of 10 mg
4%
Vitamin B6:
0.085 mg of 2 mg
4%
Folate, total:
7 µg of 400 µg
2%
Vitamin B12:
1.12 µg of 6 µg
19%
Vitamin K:
2.2 µg of 80 µg
3%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B2
0.37 µg
TOP 20%
Vitamin A
415 µg
TOP 26%
Vitamin B12
1.12 µg
TOP 40%
Vitamin D
0.5 µg
TOP 48%
Vitamin B5
0.424 µg
TOP 64%
Vitamin K
2.2 µg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B6
0.085 µg
TOP 68%
Folate, total
7 µg
TOP 72%
Vitamin E
0.23 µg
TOP 73%
Vitamin B1
0.037 µg
TOP 79%
Vitamin B3
0.077 µg
TOP 93%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
429 mg of 280 mg
153%
Threonine:
1171 mg of 1,050 mg
112%
Isoleucine:
1685 mg of 1,400 mg
120%
Leucine:
3071 mg of 2,730 mg
112%
Lysine:
2941 mg of 2,100 mg
140%
Methionine:
852 mg of 1,050 mg
81%
Phenylalanine:
1710 mg of 1,750 mg
98%
Valine:
2183 mg of 1,820 mg
120%
Histidine:
1231 mg of 700 mg
176%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.593 g
Fiber content / ratio for Romano cheese
Sugars:
0.73 g
Fiber:
0 g
All nutrients for Romano cheese per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 76% | 2% | 31.8g |
11.3 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 41% | 9% | 26.94g |
1.2 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 1% | 64% | 3.63g |
7.8 times less than Rice 
|
| Calories | 15% | 16% | 387kcal |
8.2 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugars | 1% | 69% | 0.73g |
12.3 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A
|
| Calcium | 106% | 5% | 1064mg |
8.5 times more than Milk 
|
| Iron | 4% | 68% | 0.77mg |
3.4 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 10% | 25% | 41mg |
3.4 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 109% | 8% | 760mg |
4.2 times more than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 2% | 86% | 86mg |
1.7 times less than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 60% | 3% | 1433mg |
2.9 times more than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 23% | 34% | 2.58mg |
2.4 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 0% | 89% | 0.03mg |
4.7 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 8% | 26% | 415IU |
40.3 times less than Carrot 
|
| Vitamin E | 2% | 73% | 0.23mg |
6.3 times less than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 5% | 48% | 0.5µg |
4.4 times less than Egg 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 2% | 79% | 0.04mg |
7.2 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 22% | 20% | 0.37mg |
2.8 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0% | 93% | 0.08mg |
124.3 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 4% | 64% | 0.42mg |
2.7 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 4% | 68% | 0.09mg |
1.4 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 2% | 72% | 7µg |
8.7 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 19% | 40% | 1.12µg |
1.6 times more than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 3% | 64% | 2.2µg |
46.2 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 43% | 0.43mg |
1.4 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 49% | 1.17mg |
1.6 times more than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 42% | 1.69mg |
1.8 times more than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 42% | 3.07mg |
1.3 times more than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 42% | 2.94mg |
6.5 times more than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 44% | 0.85mg |
8.9 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 42% | 1.71mg |
2.6 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 42% | 2.18mg |
1.1 times more than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 42% | 1.23mg |
1.6 times more than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 35% | 11% | 104mg |
3.6 times less than Egg
|
| Saturated Fat | 86% | 7% | 17.12g |
2.9 times more than Beef
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 21% | 7.84g |
1.3 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 58% | 0.59g |
79.6 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.