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

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What are the main differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Milk?

  • Milk has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B2 than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 98% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 35 times more Sodium than Milk. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 1529mg of Sodium, while Milk has 44mg.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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
8
:
2
Milk
Milk
Contains more Calcium +787.2%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +667.4%
Contains more Zinc +821.4%
Contains more Copper +2280%
Contains more Manganese +2733.3%
Contains more Selenium +436.4%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Calcium +787.2%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +667.4%
Contains more Zinc +821.4%
Contains more Copper +2280%
Contains more Manganese +2733.3%
Contains more Selenium +436.4%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%

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
Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +380.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
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%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +380.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
3
:
2
Milk
Milk
Contains more Protein +493.5%
Contains more Fats +1961.9%
Contains more Other +970.7%
Contains more Carbs +264.2%
Contains more Water +77.7%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +493.5%
Contains more Fats +1961.9%
Contains more Other +970.7%
Contains more Carbs +264.2%
Contains more Water +77.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
2
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2101.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1220%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2101.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1220%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Milk Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 4.99g Milk
Protein 20g 3.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 0.97g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 4.99g Milk
Calories 265kcal 42kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 0g 5.2g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 125mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.03mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 11mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 95mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 150mg Milk
Sodium 1529mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 3.87mg 0.42mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.01mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.003mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 3.3µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 196IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 58µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.01mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.02mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.185mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.093mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.361mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.037mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg 5µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.47µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.043mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.143mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.174mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.319mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.282mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.088mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.174mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.22mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.101mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 5mg Milk
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.633g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.277g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.035g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1485mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.