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 1111IU of vitamin A, while parmigiano-Reggiano contains 605IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27.
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.
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +92.5% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
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% |
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Water
~50.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 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 | +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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 97mg | 1109mg | 101% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 729mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 2.26µg | 85% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 1529mg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 13.317g | 31% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 3.87mg | 31% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 20g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.238mg | 24% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 20g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.486mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 17.7µg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 160µg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.9mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 38mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 6.098g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 0.462g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 0.17mg | 5% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 265kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 0.325mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 15IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 20.7mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 1.37g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Potassium | 132mg | 125mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 2.983mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 2.459mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 1.498mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | 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 | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
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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 - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.896g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1215mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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.