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

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What are the differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and beer?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer than beer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 111% more.
  • The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +363%
Contains more IronIron +4400%
Contains more CopperCopper +4660%
Contains more ZincZinc +38600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5107.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +962.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2850%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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%
Beer
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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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1844%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +692.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.046mg

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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4247.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +99.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.1%
Contains more WaterWater +81.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Beer DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 4mg 111%
Phosphorus 729mg 14mg 102%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.02µg 93%
Sodium 1529mg 4mg 66%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0g 61%
Protein 20g 0.46g 39%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.025mg 35%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.01mg 35%
Fats 20g 0g 31%
Selenium 17.7µg 0.6µg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Copper 0.238mg 0.005mg 26%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0g 15%
Iron 0.9mg 0.02mg 11%
Calories 265kcal 43kcal 11%
Magnesium 38mg 6mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.041mg 6%
Potassium 125mg 27mg 3%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.008mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0g 3%
Choline 20.7mg 10.1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.005mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.513mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Folate 10µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 1.37g 3.55g 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 3.55g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.046mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Beer
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.