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

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Differences between Beef and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Beef has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 110% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 51 times less Vitamin B3 than Beef. Beef contains 5.76mg of Vitamin B3, while Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.114mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Iron +237.8%
Contains more Potassium +181.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
Contains more Calcium +8430.8%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Copper +145.4%
Contains more Manganese +844.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.87
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +237.8%
Contains more Potassium +181.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
Contains more Calcium +8430.8%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Copper +145.4%
Contains more Manganese +844.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.87

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.
Beef
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Contains more Vitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +9983.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
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 E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +9983.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Fats +205.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3915%
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 Protein +37.8%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Fats +205.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3915%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123%
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 27.55g 20g Beef
Fats 6.54g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 0g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 169kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 13mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 3.04mg 0.9mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 259mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 352mg 125mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 1529mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.097mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.009mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 25.4µg 17.7µg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.17mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.029mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 0.114mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.325mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.049mg Beef
Folate 7µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 2.26µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.24mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 1.519mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 1.2mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 3.178mg 2.459mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.369mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.603mg 1.498mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.752mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 2.595g 13.317g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.462g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef 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
79%
Beef
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1475mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.722g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.

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