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

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What are the differences between beer and parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer than beer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 111% more.
  • The amount of sodium in beer is lower.
  • The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.

We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types 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.
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +363%
Contains more IronIron +4400%
Contains more CopperCopper +4660%
Contains more ZincZinc +38600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5107.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +962.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2850%

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.
Beer
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1844%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +692.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +105%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.049mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +159.1%
Contains more WaterWater +81.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4247.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 4mg 1109mg 111%
Phosphorus 14mg 729mg 102%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 2.26µg 93%
Sodium 4mg 1529mg 66%
Saturated fat 0g 13.317g 61%
Protein 0.46g 20g 39%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.486mg 35%
Zinc 0.01mg 3.87mg 35%
Fats 0g 20g 31%
Selenium 0.6µg 17.7µg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Copper 0.005mg 0.238mg 26%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.098g 15%
Iron 0.02mg 0.9mg 11%
Calories 43kcal 265kcal 11%
Magnesium 6mg 38mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.325mg 6%
Potassium 27mg 125mg 3%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.085mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.462g 3%
Choline 10.1mg 20.7mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.029mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.114mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg 1%
Carbs 3.55g 1.37g 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 1.37g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.049mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
3%
Beer
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.