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

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The main differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Swiss cheese

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Parmigiano-Reggiano is 58% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has 7 times less Iron than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.9mg of Iron, while Swiss cheese has 0.13mg.
  • Swiss cheese is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cheese, swiss.

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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 +24.6%
Contains more Iron +592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Potassium +73.6%
Contains more Copper +406.4%
Contains more Manganese +226.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +12.9%
Contains more Selenium +69.5%
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 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Calcium +24.6%
Contains more Iron +592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Potassium +73.6%
Contains more Copper +406.4%
Contains more Manganese +226.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +12.9%
Contains more Selenium +69.5%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.353
Equal in Folate - 10
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 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.353
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Other +169.5%
Contains more Protein +34.8%
Contains more Fats +55%
Equal in Carbs - 1.44
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Other +169.5%
Contains more Protein +34.8%
Contains more Fats +55%
Equal in Carbs - 1.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.3%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Protein 20g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 20g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.37g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Calories 265kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Calcium 1109mg 890mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.13mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 574mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 72mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 187mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.047mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.026mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 605IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.011mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.302mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.064mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.071mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.519mg 1.038mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.983mg 2.959mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.369mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 1.498mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.752mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 88mg 93mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Trans Fat 0.987g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 18.227g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1342mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.