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

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Differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Goat cheese

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium, while Goat cheese has more Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
  • Goat cheese contains 6 times less Zinc than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 3.87mg of Zinc, while Goat cheese contains 0.66mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Goat cheese is lower.

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

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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
5
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5
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
Contains more Calcium +272.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +486.4%
Contains more Selenium +365.8%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Copper +137%
Equal in Manganese - 0.093
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Goat cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 90% 61% 21% 161% 14% 55% 19% 188% 13% 21%
Contains more Calcium +272.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +486.4%
Contains more Selenium +365.8%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Copper +137%
Equal in Manganese - 0.093

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
3
:
8
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +142%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +907%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
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%
Goat cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 88% 6% 15% 0% 18% 156% 22% 12% 14% 2% 28% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +142%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +907%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
3
:
2
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
Contains more Carbs +1041.7%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +173.1%
Contains more Fats +49.2%
Equal in Protein - 21.58
Equal in Water - 45.52
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Goat cheese
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Carbs +1041.7%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +173.1%
Contains more Fats +49.2%
Equal in Protein - 21.58
Equal in Water - 45.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
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2
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.5%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Goat cheese
73% 24% 3%
Saturated Fat: 20.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.709 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Goat cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0.12g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 21.58g Goat cheese
Fats 20g 29.84g Goat cheese
Carbs 1.37g 0.12g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 364kcal Goat cheese
Sugar 0g 0.12g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 298mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 1.62mg Goat cheese
Magnesium 38mg 29mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 375mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 158mg Goat cheese
Sodium 1529mg 415mg Goat cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 0.66mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.564mg Goat cheese
Manganese 0.085mg 0.093mg Goat cheese
Selenium 17.7µg 3.8µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 1464IU Goat cheese
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 407µg Goat cheese
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.26mg Goat cheese
Vitamin D 15IU 22IU Goat cheese
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg Goat cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.072mg Goat cheese
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.676mg Goat cheese
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1.148mg Goat cheese
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.19mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.06mg Goat cheese
Folate 10µg 2µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.22µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.5µg Goat cheese
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.227mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.805mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.893mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.861mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 1.549mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.575mg Goat cheese
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.859mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 1.485mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.589mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 79mg Goat cheese
Saturated Fat 13.317g 20.639g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 6.808g Goat cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.709g Goat cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Goat 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
30%
Goat cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
64%
Goat cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.322g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1114mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.