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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +856%
Contains more IronIron +1700%
Contains more CopperCopper +2063.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +821.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +719.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +785%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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%
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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%

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
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 ProteinProtein +504.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2172.7%
Contains more OtherOther +802.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +249.6%
Contains more WaterWater +78.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2300.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1300%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Buttermilk DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 116mg 99%
Phosphorus 729mg 89mg 91%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.22µg 85%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0.548g 58%
Sodium 1529mg 190mg 58%
Protein 20g 3.31g 33%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.42mg 31%
Selenium 17.7µg 2µg 29%
Fats 20g 0.88g 29%
Cholesterol 88mg 4mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.154mg 26%
Copper 0.238mg 0.011mg 25%
Vitamin A 160µg 14µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0.254g 15%
Calories 265kcal 40kcal 11%
Iron 0.9mg 0.05mg 11%
Magnesium 38mg 11mg 6%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.002mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.033g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 1IU 2%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Potassium 125mg 151mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.275mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.034mg 1%
Carbs 1.37g 4.79g 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Choline 20.7mg 17.7mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 4.79g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.058mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.171mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Buttermilk
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
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 1339mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.