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

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Important differences between Buttermilk and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Buttermilk has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 99% more.
  • Buttermilk is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Calcium +856%
Contains more Iron +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +719.1%
Contains more Zinc +821.4%
Contains more Copper +2063.6%
Contains more Manganese +4150%
Contains more Selenium +785%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 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 +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Calcium +856%
Contains more Iron +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +719.1%
Contains more Zinc +821.4%
Contains more Copper +2063.6%
Contains more Manganese +4150%
Contains more Selenium +785%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1187.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
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 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1187.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +249.6%
Contains more Water +78.1%
Contains more Protein +504.2%
Contains more Fats +2172.7%
Contains more Other +802.2%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 +249.6%
Contains more Water +78.1%
Contains more Protein +504.2%
Contains more Fats +2172.7%
Contains more Other +802.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2300.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1300%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2300.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 1.37g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 0.88g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 4.79g 1.37g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 4.79g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 116mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.05mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 11mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 89mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 151mg 125mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 1529mg Buttermilk
Zinc 0.42mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.011mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.002mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 2µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 47IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 1IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.029mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.114mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.049mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 5µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.141mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.171mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.313mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.277mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.087mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.217mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.1mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 4mg 88mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 13.317g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.462g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk 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%
Buttermilk
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 1339mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.769g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.