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.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of brie is 0.
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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +502.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1152.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +287.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +141.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +379.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +197.4% |
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Protein
~20g
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Water
~50.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 184mg | 1109mg | 93% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 729mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 1529mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 2.26µg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.238mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 13.317g | 19% |
| Folate | 65µg | 10µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.049mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3.87mg | 14% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 20g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.325mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 17.7µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 6.098g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 265kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.486mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.029mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 20g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.462g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.114mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 160µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 15IU | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 20.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 1.37g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 2.983mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 2.459mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.498mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
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