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

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Differences between Goat cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Goat cheese has more Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 3 times less Vitamin A RAE than Goat cheese. Goat cheese contains 407µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 160µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.

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

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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.
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
5
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5
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Copper +137%
Contains more Calcium +272.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +486.4%
Contains more Selenium +365.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.085
Goat cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 90% 61% 21% 161% 14% 55% 19% 188% 13% 21%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Copper +137%
Contains more Calcium +272.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +486.4%
Contains more Selenium +365.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.085

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.
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
8
:
3
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
2
:
1
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Goat cheese
73% 24% 3%
Saturated Fat: 20.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.709 g
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Goat cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
30%
Goat cheese
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Goat cheese
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/nutrients
  2. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.