Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are parmigiano-Reggiano and beefsteak raw different?
- Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and copper, while beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 110% more than beefsteak raw.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 28 times more sodium than beefsteak raw. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 1529mg of sodium, while beefsteak raw contains 55mg.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index (27) than beefsteak raw (0).
Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw types were used 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 | +52% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22080% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +201.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +231.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200% |
Contains more IronIron | +122.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +37% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +7900% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +158.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4328.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1008.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +19% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 1109mg | 5mg | 110% |
Phosphorus | 729mg | 220mg | 73% |
Sodium | 1529mg | 55mg | 64% |
Saturated fat | 13.317g | 1.875g | 52% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.543mg | 38% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 5.048mg | 31% |
Fats | 20g | 5.36g | 23% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.182mg | 23% |
Selenium | 17.7µg | 27.9µg | 19% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 2.69µg | 18% |
Copper | 0.238mg | 0.079mg | 18% |
Vitamin A | 160µg | 2µg | 18% |
Iron | 0.9mg | 2mg | 14% |
Zinc | 3.87mg | 5.3mg | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 2.354g | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 7% | |
Calories | 265kcal | 134kcal | 7% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 67mg | 7% |
Potassium | 125mg | 375mg | 7% |
Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.085mg | 4% | |
Protein | 20g | 21.38g | 3% |
Magnesium | 38mg | 25mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 3IU | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.189g | 2% |
Folate | 10µg | 3µg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 1.37g | 0g | N/A |
Carbs | 1.37g | 0g | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.5µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.253g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.519mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.983mg | 2.011mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.459mg | 2.247mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.498mg | 1.152mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.868mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
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:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
Contains more FatsFats | +273.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +2333.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +44.1% |
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Protein
~21.38g
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
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +159% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.9% |