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

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What are the differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and American cheese?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium, yet American cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 32% more.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 5 times more Copper than American cheese. While Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.238mg of Copper, American cheese has only 0.046mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types in this article.

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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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
8
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +417.4%
Contains more Manganese +107.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Equal in Calcium - 1045
Equal in Potassium - 132
Equal in Sodium - 1671
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +417.4%
Contains more Manganese +107.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Equal in Calcium - 1045
Equal in Potassium - 132
Equal in Sodium - 1671

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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
5
:
6
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.9%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
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%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
3
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2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Contains more Fats +59%
Contains more Carbs +170.1%
Equal in Protein - 18.13
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Contains more Fats +59%
Contains more Carbs +170.1%
Equal in Protein - 18.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
1
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.4%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 3.7g American cheese
Protein 20g 18.13g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 1.37g 3.7g American cheese
Calories 265kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 0g 2.26g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 1045mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.63mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 26mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 641mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 132mg American cheese
Sodium 1529mg 1671mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Zinc 3.87mg 2.49mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.046mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.041mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 605IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 15IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.015mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.234mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.076mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.054mg American cheese
Folate 10µg 8µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.5µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.232mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.772mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.938mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.716mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 1.516mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.939mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 1.187mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.546mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 100mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Trans Fat 1.144g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 18.057g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano American cheese
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.