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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +20.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +856%
Contains more IronIron +1700%
Contains more CopperCopper +2063.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +821.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +719.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +249.6%
Contains more WaterWater +78.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +504.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2172.7%
Contains more OtherOther +802.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2300.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 116mg 1109mg 99%
Phosphorus 89mg 729mg 91%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 2.26µg 85%
Saturated fat 0.548g 13.317g 58%
Sodium 190mg 1529mg 58%
Protein 3.31g 20g 33%
Zinc 0.42mg 3.87mg 31%
Selenium 2µg 17.7µg 29%
Fats 0.88g 20g 29%
Cholesterol 4mg 88mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.486mg 26%
Copper 0.011mg 0.238mg 25%
Vitamin A 14µg 160µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 6.098g 15%
Calories 40kcal 265kcal 11%
Iron 0.05mg 0.9mg 11%
Magnesium 11mg 38mg 6%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.085mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.462g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 1IU 15IU 2%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Potassium 151mg 125mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.325mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.049mg 1%
Carbs 4.79g 1.37g 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.7µg 1%
Choline 17.7mg 20.7mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 4.79g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.029mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.114mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
40%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 1339mg)
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.