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Caraway cheese vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caraway cheese and parmesan

  • Caraway cheese has more vitamin B2; however, parmesan is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Parmesan covers your daily sodium needs 48% more than caraway cheese.
  • Parmesan contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, caraway and Cheese, parmesan, grated.

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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 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 256% 16% 18% 13% 115% 269% 235% 9.3% 188%
Contains more IronIron +30.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +238.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.2%

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 0% 90% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
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% 87% 11% 7.5% 6.5% 83% 1.5% 27% 19% 175% 4.3% 4.5% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +418.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~262µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.081mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 g
28% 28% 14% 23% 7%
Protein: 28.42 g
Fats: 27.84 g
Carbs: 13.91 g
Water: 22.65 g
Other: 7.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +73.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +354.6%
Contains more OtherOther +118.9%
~equal in Fats ~27.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.371 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.386 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway cheese Parmesan DV% diff.
Sodium 690mg 1804mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 1.4µg 47%
Selenium 14.5µg 34.4µg 36%
Phosphorus 490mg 627mg 20%
Calcium 673mg 853mg 18%
Saturated fat 18.584g 15.371g 15%
Zinc 2.94mg 4.2mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.358mg 7%
Protein 25.18g 28.42g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.45mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 4%
Carbs 3.06g 13.91g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 1.386g 4%
Folate 18µg 6µg 3%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Potassium 93mg 180mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Magnesium 22mg 34mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.275g 7.13g 3%
Iron 0.64mg 0.49mg 2%
Cholesterol 93mg 86mg 2%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.071mg 2%
Fats 29.2g 27.84g 2%
Copper 0.024mg 0.04mg 2%
Calories 376kcal 420kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.081mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin A 271µg 262µg 1%
Net carbs 3.06g 13.91g N/A
Sugar 0.07g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.026mg 0%
Trans fat 0.876g N/A
Tryptophan 0.324mg 0.383mg 0%
Threonine 0.896mg 1.075mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.563mg 1.455mg 0%
Leucine 2.412mg 2.747mg 0%
Lysine 2.095mg 2.201mg 0%
Methionine 0.659mg 0.751mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.326mg 1.538mg 0%
Valine 1.682mg 1.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.884mg 0.806mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.87g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caraway cheese Parmesan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Caraway cheese
33%
Parmesan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Caraway cheese
114%
Parmesan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.213g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/nutrients
  2. Parmesan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171247/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.