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Cream cheese vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cream cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Cream cheese has more Vitamin A, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 101% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 2 times less Vitamin A than Cream cheese. Cream cheese contains 308µg of Vitamin A, while Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 160µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream 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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
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 less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +322.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1043.3%
Contains more IronIron +718.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1222.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +674%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +581.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +672.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.8%
~equal in Potassium ~125mg

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% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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% 36% 3.4% 12% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 FatsFats +72.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +302.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.2%
Contains more OtherOther +532.3%
~equal in Water ~50.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Calories 350kcal 265kcal Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 34.44g 20g Cream cheese
Net carbs 5.52g 1.37g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 1.37g Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 88mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 9mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 97mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 132mg 125mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 3.76g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.018mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Zinc 0.5mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 314mg 1529mg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 605IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 308µg 160µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.17mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.011mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 8.6µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.114mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.325mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.049mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.7µg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Choline 27.2mg 20.7mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 13.317g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 6.098g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.462g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.233mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.657mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.567mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.191mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.395mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.175mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
19%
Cream cheese
39%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.896g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1215mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.

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