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

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How are Whey and Parmigiano-Reggiano different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher than Whey in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need of Calcium 106% more than Whey.
  • Whey is lower in Sodium.

Whey, sweet, fluid and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types were 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 Potassium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Calcium +2259.6%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +1484.8%
Contains more Zinc +2876.9%
Contains more Copper +5850%
Contains more Manganese +8400%
Contains more Selenium +831.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Calcium +2259.6%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +1484.8%
Contains more Zinc +2876.9%
Contains more Copper +5850%
Contains more Manganese +8400%
Contains more Selenium +831.6%

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.
Whey
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4941.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +707.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4941.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +707.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +275.2%
Contains more Water +84%
Contains more Protein +2252.9%
Contains more Fats +5455.6%
Contains more Other +1415.1%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +275.2%
Contains more Water +84%
Contains more Protein +2252.9%
Contains more Fats +5455.6%
Contains more Other +1415.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5998%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4100%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5998%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whey Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 1.37g Whey
Protein 0.85g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 0.36g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 5.14g 1.37g Whey
Calories 27kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 5.14g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 47mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.06mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 8mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 46mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 161mg 125mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 1529mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.004mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.001mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 1.9µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 12IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.029mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.114mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.325mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.049mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 1µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.054mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.047mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.078mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.068mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.016mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.046mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.016mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 2mg 88mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 13.317g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.462g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 1475mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.087g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.