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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Parmigiano-Reggiano and Butter cookie different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Parmigiano-Reggiano is 108% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 10 times more Zinc than Butter cookie. While Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 3.87mg of Zinc, Butter cookie contains only 0.38mg.
  • Butter cookie has less Sodium.

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched are the varieties 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 Calcium +3724.1%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +614.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +918.4%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Selenium +110.7%
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Manganese +100%
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 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +3724.1%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +614.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +918.4%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Selenium +110.7%
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Manganese +100%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +527.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2698.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.2%
Contains more Folate +660%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
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 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +527.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2698.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.2%
Contains more Folate +660%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +227.9%
Contains more Water +1000%
Contains more Other +401.9%
Contains more Carbs +4929.2%
Equal in Fats - 18.8
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +227.9%
Contains more Water +1000%
Contains more Other +401.9%
Contains more Carbs +4929.2%
Equal in Fats - 18.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.522
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.522

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 20g 6.1g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 18.8g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 265kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 0g 20.24g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 0.8g Butter cookie
Calcium 1109mg 29mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 2.22mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 38mg 12mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 102mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 111mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 3.87mg 0.38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.17mg Butter cookie
Selenium 17.7µg 8.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 15IU 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.335mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.036mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.36µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.7µg
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.084mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.215mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.277mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.471mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.308mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.131mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.299mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.315mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.136mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 117mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 11.051g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 5.522g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.982g Butter cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Butter cookie
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
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 1247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.266g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.