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.
- 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +417.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +370.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +52.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +74.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.1% |
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Protein
~18.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.5µg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 18.057g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.046mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.234mg | 19% |
| Fats | 20g | 31.79g | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 2.49mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 641mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 250µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 1109mg | 1045mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 1671mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 1.286g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 8.236g | 5% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 20.2µg | 5% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 371kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 20g | 18.13g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 36.2mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.403mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 23IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 125mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
40%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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.