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

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Important differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Buttermilk

  • Buttermilk has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 99% more.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 24 times more Saturated Fat than Buttermilk. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 13.317g of Saturated Fat, while Buttermilk has 0.548g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 +856%
Contains more Iron +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +719.1%
Contains more Zinc +821.4%
Contains more Copper +2063.6%
Contains more Manganese +4150%
Contains more Selenium +785%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
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 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +856%
Contains more Iron +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +719.1%
Contains more Zinc +821.4%
Contains more Copper +2063.6%
Contains more Manganese +4150%
Contains more Selenium +785%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1187.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
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 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1187.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +504.2%
Contains more Fats +2172.7%
Contains more Other +802.2%
Contains more Carbs +249.6%
Contains more Water +78.1%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +504.2%
Contains more Fats +2172.7%
Contains more Other +802.2%
Contains more Carbs +249.6%
Contains more Water +78.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2300.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2300.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

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 Buttermilk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 20g 3.31g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 0.88g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calories 265kcal 40kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 0g 4.79g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 116mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.05mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 11mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 89mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 151mg Buttermilk
Sodium 1529mg 190mg Buttermilk
Zinc 3.87mg 0.42mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.011mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.002mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 2µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 47IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 14µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.05mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 1IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.154mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.058mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.275mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.034mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg 5µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.22µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.042mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.141mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.171mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.313mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.277mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.087mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.171mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.217mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.1mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.254g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.033g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 1339mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.769g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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