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American cheese vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between American cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • American cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 32% more.
  • American cheese has 5 times more Vitamin E than Parmigiano-Reggiano. While American cheese has 0.8mg of Vitamin E , Parmigiano-Reggiano has only 0.17mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this article.

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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.
American cheese
American cheese
2
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8
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +417.4%
Contains more Manganese +107.3%
Equal in Calcium - 1109
Equal in Potassium - 125
Equal in Sodium - 1529
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +417.4%
Contains more Manganese +107.3%
Equal in Calcium - 1109
Equal in Potassium - 125
Equal in Sodium - 1529

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.
American cheese
American cheese
6
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5
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Vitamin A +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.049
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.049

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
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3
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Fats +59%
Contains more Carbs +170.1%
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Contains more Other +18.6%
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Fats +59%
Contains more Carbs +170.1%
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Contains more Other +18.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
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1
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 1.37g American cheese
Protein 18.13g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 31.79g 20g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 1.37g American cheese
Calories 371kcal 265kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1045mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.63mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 26mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 641mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 132mg 125mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 1529mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Zinc 2.49mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.046mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.041mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 20.2µg 17.7µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 605IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 160µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.17mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 15IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.4µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.114mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.325mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.049mg American cheese
Folate 8µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.7µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.772mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 1.716mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 1.516mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.475mg 0.369mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.187mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.546mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 100mg 88mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Trans Fat 1.144g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 18.057g 13.317g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 6.098g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.462g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
32%
American cheese
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.