Dairy & eggs

Cheese, romano

FDC 171249oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 36 · +1 vs Dairy & eggs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, romano is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 36 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 26 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (82% DV), an excellent source of protein (64% DV), a good source of vitamin a (11% DV). Most of its 387 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1430 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (17.1 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 31.8 g · 33%Carb 3.6 g · 4%Fat 26.9 g · 63%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories387 kcal19%
Total fat27 g34%
Saturated fat17 g86%
Cholesterol104 mg35%
Sodium1430 mg62%
Carbohydrate3.6 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.73 g
Protein32 g64%
Potassium86 mg2%
Calcium1060 mg82%
Iron0.77 mg4%
Magnesium41 mg10%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A96 µg11%
Vitamin E0.23 mg2%

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FDC 171249

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Calcium82% DV
Protein64% DV
Vitamin A11% DV
Magnesium10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density36 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g32 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1430 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Cheese, cheddarDensity 37 vs 36Cheese, brickDensity 37 vs 36EggnogDensity 38 vs 36

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