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

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Differences between Mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Mozzarella contains less Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Zinc than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Sodium is 66% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +781.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +781.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.7%

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 B6 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +17%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.114
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 B6 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +17%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.114
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +126.3%
Contains more Fats +17%
Contains more Other +234.6%
Equal in Water - 50.6
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 Protein +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +126.3%
Contains more Fats +17%
Contains more Other +234.6%
Equal in Water - 50.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.462
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.462

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.37g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 20g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 3.1g 1.37g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 265kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 731mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.25mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 26mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 524mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 95mg 125mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 16mg 1529mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.027mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 15.7µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 517IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 13IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.114mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.049mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.7µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 54mg 88mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 13.317g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.462g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Mozzarella
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 1513mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.