Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Brie
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Zinc, however, Brie is richer in Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily Calcium needs 93% more than Brie.
- Brie has 13 times less Copper than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.238mg of Copper, while Brie has 0.019mg.
- Brie contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cheese, brie.
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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.
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Calcium
+502.7%
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Iron
+80%
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Magnesium
+90%
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Phosphorus
+287.8%
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Zinc
+62.6%
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Copper
+1152.6%
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Manganese
+150%
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Selenium
+22.1%
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Potassium
+21.6%
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Sodium
-58.9%
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Calcium
+502.7%
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Iron
+80%
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Magnesium
+90%
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Phosphorus
+287.8%
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Zinc
+62.6%
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Copper
+1152.6%
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Manganese
+150%
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Selenium
+22.1%
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Potassium
+21.6%
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Sodium
-58.9%
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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Vitamin B12
+37%
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Vitamin E
+41.2%
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+141.4%
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Vitamin B3
+233.3%
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Vitamin B5
+112.3%
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Vitamin B6
+379.6%
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Folate
+550%
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Vitamin K
+35.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 592
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.52
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Vitamin B12
+37%
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Vitamin E
+41.2%
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+141.4%
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Vitamin B3
+233.3%
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Vitamin B5
+112.3%
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Vitamin B6
+379.6%
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Folate
+550%
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Vitamin K
+35.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 592
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.52
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+204.4%
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+197.4%
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Fats
+38.4%
Equal in Protein - 20.75
Equal in Water - 48.42
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
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8.03 g
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
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Carbs
+204.4%
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+197.4%
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Fats
+38.4%
Equal in Protein - 20.75
Equal in Water - 48.42
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-23.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+78.8%
Saturated Fat:
13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.462 g
Saturated Fat:
17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.826 g
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Saturated Fat
-23.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+78.8%
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.37g | 0.45g |
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| Protein | 20g | 20.75g |
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| Fats | 20g | 27.68g |
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| Carbs | 1.37g | 0.45g |
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| Calories | 265kcal | 334kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.45g |
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| Calcium | 1109mg | 184mg |
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| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 188mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 152mg |
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| Sodium | 1529mg | 629mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 2.38mg |
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| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.019mg |
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| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.034mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 605IU | 592IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 160µg | 174µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.235mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 65µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.322mg |
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| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.751mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 1.015mg |
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| Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.929mg |
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| Lysine | 2.459mg | 1.851mg |
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| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.592mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 1.498mg | 1.34mg |
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| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.716mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 100mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 13.317g | 17.41g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.098g | 8.013g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.826g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.093g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 900mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins