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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Beef

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, while Beef has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 110% higher.
  • Beef contains 80 times less Vitamin A RAE than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 160µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Beef contains 2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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 Calcium +8430.8%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Copper +145.4%
Contains more Manganese +844.4%
Contains more Iron +237.8%
Contains more Potassium +181.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
Equal in Zinc - 3.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Calcium +8430.8%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Copper +145.4%
Contains more Manganese +844.4%
Contains more Iron +237.8%
Contains more Potassium +181.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
Equal in Zinc - 3.7

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.
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Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +9983.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +9983.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +205.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3915%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Water +29.9%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +205.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3915%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Water +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Beef Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 27.55g Beef
Fats 20g 6.54g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 169kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 13mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 3.04mg Beef
Magnesium 38mg 14mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 259mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 352mg Beef
Sodium 1529mg 54mg Beef
Zinc 3.87mg 3.7mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.097mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.009mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 605IU 6IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 2µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 15IU 3IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.074mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.4mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 10µg 7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.6µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 1.519mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 2.983mg 2.833mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.369mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.299mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.752mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 88mg 85mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 2.595g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 2.734g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.532g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1475mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.722g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients

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

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