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

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Differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Mozzarella

  • Mozzarella contains less Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Zinc than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Sodium is 66% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 9 times less Copper than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.238mg of Copper, while Mozzarella contains 0.027mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mozzarella is lower.

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

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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 +51.7%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +781.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
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 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +781.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +17%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.12
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
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 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +17%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.12
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +17%
Contains more Other +234.6%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +126.3%
Equal in Water - 49.9
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +17%
Contains more Other +234.6%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +126.3%
Equal in Water - 49.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%

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 Mozzarella
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 price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 3.1g Mozzarella
Protein 20g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 20g 17.1g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 3.1g Mozzarella
Calories 265kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 0g 1.23g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 731mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.25mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 26mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 524mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 95mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.87mg 3.13mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.027mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 15.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 517IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 137µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.15mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 13IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.3µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.02mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.34mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 10µg 9µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.92µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 54mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 13.317g 10.867g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 4.844g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.509g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Mozzarella
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
66%
Mozzarella

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 - 1.23g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 1513mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients

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

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