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

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Important differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and beef broiled

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and copper; however, beef broiled has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and iron.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 109% more.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 21 times more sodium than beef broiled. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 1529mg of sodium, while beef broiled has 72mg.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index than beef broiled.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6061.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +608.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.4%
Contains more IronIron +188.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4617.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +298.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +29.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1080.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~6.668g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.484g

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 broiled
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Beef broiled DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 18mg 109%
Phosphorus 729mg 198mg 76%
Sodium 1529mg 72mg 63%
Saturated fat 13.317g 5.895g 34%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 5.378mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.382mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.176mg 24%
Zinc 3.87mg 6.31mg 22%
Iron 0.9mg 2.6mg 21%
Vitamin A 160µg 3µg 17%
Copper 0.238mg 0.085mg 17%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 2.64µg 16%
Protein 20g 25.93g 12%
Choline 20.7mg 82.4mg 11%
Selenium 17.7µg 21.5µg 7%
Fats 20g 15.41g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.658mg 7%
Potassium 125mg 318mg 6%
Magnesium 38mg 21mg 4%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.012mg 3%
Vitamin D 15IU 2IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 6.668g 1%
Calories 265kcal 250kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.046mg 1%
Carbs 1.37g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.2µg 0%
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.484g 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 1457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.422g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 broiled - 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.