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

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Important differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Beef

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Beef has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 109% more.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 53 times more Vitamin A RAE than Beef. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 160µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Beef has 3µg.
  • Beef is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 Calcium +6061.1%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.2%
Contains more Copper +180%
Contains more Manganese +608.3%
Contains more Iron +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +154.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Selenium +21.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +6061.1%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.2%
Contains more Copper +180%
Contains more Manganese +608.3%
Contains more Iron +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +154.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Selenium +21.5%

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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Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +6622.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.1%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4617.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.8%
Equal in Folate - 9
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +6622.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.1%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4617.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.8%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +29.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1080.9%
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Water +14.6%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +29.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1080.9%
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Water +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.668
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.484
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.668
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.484

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 Beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Beef Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 25.93g Beef
Fats 20g 15.41g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 250kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 18mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 2.6mg Beef
Magnesium 38mg 21mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 198mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 318mg Beef
Sodium 1529mg 72mg Beef
Zinc 3.87mg 6.31mg Beef
Copper 0.238mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.012mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 21.5µg Beef
Vitamin A 605IU 9IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 3µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.12mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 2IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.046mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.176mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 5.378mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.658mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.382mg Beef
Folate 10µg 9µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 2.64µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.2µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.094mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.72mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.822mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.45mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 1.54mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.478mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.725mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.914mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg
Trans Fat 0.572g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 5.895g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 6.668g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.484g Beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
52%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
56%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.422g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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