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

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Differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Cream cheese

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, while Cream cheese has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 101% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 13 times less Copper than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.238mg of Copper, while Cream cheese contains 0.018mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cream cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cheese, cream.

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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
8
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Calcium +1043.3%
Contains more Iron +718.2%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +581.3%
Contains more Zinc +674%
Contains more Copper +1222.2%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +105.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Equal in Potassium - 132
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Calcium +1043.3%
Contains more Iron +718.2%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +581.3%
Contains more Zinc +674%
Contains more Copper +1222.2%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +105.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Equal in Potassium - 132

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
6
:
5
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.5%
Equal in Folate - 9
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%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.5%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
2
:
3
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Protein +225.2%
Contains more Other +532.3%
Contains more Fats +72.2%
Contains more Carbs +302.9%
Equal in Water - 52.62
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Protein +225.2%
Contains more Other +532.3%
Contains more Fats +72.2%
Contains more Carbs +302.9%
Equal in Water - 52.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
1
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 5.52g Cream cheese
Protein 20g 6.15g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 1.37g 5.52g Cream cheese
Calories 265kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 0g 3.76g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 97mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.11mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 107mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 132mg Cream cheese
Sodium 1529mg 314mg Cream cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 0.5mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.018mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.011mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 8.6µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.023mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.23mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.091mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Folate 10µg 9µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.22µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.069mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.233mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.324mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.657mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.567mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.191mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.291mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.395mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.175mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 101mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 20.213g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream 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
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.896g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1215mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.