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

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How are Parmigiano-Reggiano and Spread different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Phosphorus, however, Spread is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Parmigiano-Reggiano is 104% higher.

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +941.7%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +941.7%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +642%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +623.5%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +642%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +623.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +17%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +287.9%
Contains more Water +59.7%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +17%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +287.9%
Contains more Water +59.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +761.5%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +761.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Spread Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 17.1g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 158kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 12mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 755mg Spread
Zinc 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 12.3µg Spread
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 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 774mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.