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

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What are the main differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Cottage cheese?

  • Cottage cheese has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Selenium than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 103% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 10 times more Zinc than Cottage cheese. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 3.87mg of Zinc, while Cottage cheese has 0.4mg.
  • Cottage cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types in this comparison.

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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
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Calcium +1236.1%
Contains more Iron +1185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains more Zinc +867.5%
Contains more Copper +720.7%
Contains more Manganese +4150%
Contains more Selenium +82.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +1236.1%
Contains more Iron +1185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains more Zinc +867.5%
Contains more Copper +720.7%
Contains more Manganese +4150%
Contains more Selenium +82.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%

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
9
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +332.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046
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%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +332.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
3
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Protein +79.9%
Contains more Fats +365.1%
Contains more Other +469.5%
Contains more Carbs +146.7%
Contains more Water +57.7%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +79.9%
Contains more Fats +365.1%
Contains more Other +469.5%
Contains more Carbs +146.7%
Contains more Water +57.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
2
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1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Protein 20g 11.12g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 4.3g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Calories 265kcal 98kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 0g 2.67g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 83mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.07mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 8mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 159mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 104mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 0.4mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.002mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 9.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 140IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 37µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.08mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 3IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.027mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.163mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.099mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.046mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.43µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.147mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.5mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.591mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.116mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.934mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.269mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.577mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.748mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.326mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 13.317g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.778g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.123g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cottage cheese
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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1165mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.