Cheese, romano has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Riboflavin.
The food contains 3.67g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 31.89 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.
It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 7, for Cheese, romano, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 33% | |
Calories from Fat | 63% | |
Calories from Carbs | 4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 415.7 IU | 8.3% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 96.2 mcg | |||
Alpha Carotene | 0 mcg | |||
Beta Carotene | 69.1 mcg | |||
Beta Cryptoxanthin | 0 mcg | |||
Lycopene | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin K | 2.2 mcg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.07 mg | 4.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Riboflavin | 0.35 mg | 20.7% | Top 30% | High |
Niacin | 0.07 mg | 0.35% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folate | 7 mcg | 1.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.42 mg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 1065.9 mg | 106.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.78 mg | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 761.4 mg | 76.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 86.1 mg | 2.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 1202.1 mg | 50.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 2.6 mg | 17.4% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 14.5 mcg | 20.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 31.9 g | 63.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0.4 mg | |||
Threonine | 1.2 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.7 mg | |||
Leucine | 3.1 mg | |||
Lysine | 3 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.8 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1.7 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 1.8 mg | |||
Valine | 2.2 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.2 mg | |||
Histidine | 1.2 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 2 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 7.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.6 mg | |||
Proline | 3.7 mg | |||
Serine | 1.8 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 27 g | 41.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 85.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | |||
Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 31 g | |||
Ash | 6.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550 Calories from Fat 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.3 g 58.9%
Saturated Fat 24.3 g 121.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 147.7 mg 49.2%
Sodium 1704 mg 71%
Total Carbohydrates 5.2 g 1.7%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 45.2 g 90.4%
Vitamin A 11.8% Vitamin C
Calcium 151.1% Iron 6.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 400
Protein 15 g | Carbs 31 g | Fat 24 g
Per 100g | Calories 357
Protein 25 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 28.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 406
Protein 24.7 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 31.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 930
Protein 56 g | Carbs 43 g | Fat 60 g