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

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How are Parmigiano-Reggiano and Butter different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 186% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 139 times more Sodium than Butter. While Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 1529mg of Sodium, Butter contains only 11mg.

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Butter, without salt are the varieties used 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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
9
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains more Calcium +4520.8%
Contains more Iron +4400%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +2937.5%
Contains more Potassium +420.8%
Contains more Zinc +4200%
Contains more Copper +1387.5%
Contains more Manganese +2025%
Contains more Selenium +1670%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +4520.8%
Contains more Iron +4400%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +2937.5%
Contains more Potassium +420.8%
Contains more Zinc +4200%
Contains more Copper +1387.5%
Contains more Manganese +2025%
Contains more Selenium +1670%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%

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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
8
:
3
Butter
Butter
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1533.3%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1229.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +313.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1264.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +311.8%
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%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1533.3%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1229.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +313.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1264.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +311.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
4
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains more Protein +2252.9%
Contains more Carbs +2183.3%
Contains more Water +182.1%
Contains more Other +19975%
Contains more Fats +305.6%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +2252.9%
Contains more Carbs +2183.3%
Contains more Water +182.1%
Contains more Other +19975%
Contains more Fats +305.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
1
:
2
Butter
Butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.5%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.5%

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 Butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Butter Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0.06g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 0.85g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 1.37g 0.06g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 0g 0.06g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.02mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 3.87mg 0.09mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.016mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.004mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.17mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.005mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.034mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.042mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.11mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.003mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg 3µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.17µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.012mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.038mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.051mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.083mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.067mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.021mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.041mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.057mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.023mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 215mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 50.489g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Butter
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
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 37.172g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1518mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.