Brie vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Brie and Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Brie has more Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B5, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Zinc.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily Calcium needs 93% more than Brie.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has 7 times less Folate than Brie. Brie has 65µg of Folate, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has 10µg.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, brie 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.
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Potassium
+21.6%
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Sodium
-58.9%
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Calcium
+502.7%
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Iron
+80%
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Magnesium
+90%
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Phosphorus
+287.8%
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Zinc
+62.6%
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Copper
+1152.6%
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Manganese
+150%
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Selenium
+22.1%
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Potassium
+21.6%
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Sodium
-58.9%
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Calcium
+502.7%
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Iron
+80%
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Magnesium
+90%
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Phosphorus
+287.8%
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Zinc
+62.6%
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Copper
+1152.6%
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Manganese
+150%
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Selenium
+22.1%
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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Vitamin E
+41.2%
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+141.4%
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Vitamin B3
+233.3%
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Vitamin B5
+112.3%
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Vitamin B6
+379.6%
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Folate
+550%
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Vitamin K
+35.3%
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Vitamin B12
+37%
Equal in Vitamin A - 605
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.486
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Vitamin E
+41.2%
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+141.4%
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Vitamin B3
+233.3%
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Vitamin B5
+112.3%
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Vitamin B6
+379.6%
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Folate
+550%
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Vitamin K
+35.3%
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Vitamin B12
+37%
Equal in Vitamin A - 605
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.486
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+38.4%
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Carbs
+204.4%
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Other
+197.4%
Equal in Protein - 20
Equal in Water - 50.6
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
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Fats
+38.4%
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Carbs
+204.4%
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+197.4%
Equal in Protein - 20
Equal in Water - 50.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+78.8%
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Saturated Fat
-23.5%
Saturated Fat:
17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.826 g
Saturated Fat:
13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.462 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+78.8%
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Saturated Fat
-23.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.45g | 1.37g |
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| Protein | 20.75g | 20g |
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| Fats | 27.68g | 20g |
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| Carbs | 0.45g | 1.37g |
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| Calories | 334kcal | 265kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.45g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 1109mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.9mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 729mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 125mg |
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| Sodium | 629mg | 1529mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.238mg |
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| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.085mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 17.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 592IU | 605IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 174µg | 160µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.486mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.325mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.049mg |
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| Folate | 65µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 2.26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.24mg |
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| Threonine | 0.751mg | 1.519mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 1.2mg |
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| Leucine | 1.929mg | 2.983mg |
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| Lysine | 1.851mg | 2.459mg |
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| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.369mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.604mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.498mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.752mg |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 88mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.41g | 13.317g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.013g | 6.098g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.462g |
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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
46%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.093g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 900mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins