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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Parmigiano-Reggiano and Blue cheese different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Blue cheese is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need of Calcium 58% more than Blue cheese.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 6 times more Copper than Blue cheese. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.238mg of Copper, while Blue cheese contains 0.04mg.
  • Blue cheese is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cheese, blue types were 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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
8
:
2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Calcium +110%
Contains more Iron +190.3%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +495%
Contains more Manganese +844.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +110%
Contains more Iron +190.3%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +495%
Contains more Manganese +844.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -25%

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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
2
:
8
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.8%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Parmigiano-Reggiano
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.8%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
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3
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Fats +43.7%
Contains more Carbs +70.8%
Equal in Protein - 21.4
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Fats +43.7%
Contains more Carbs +70.8%
Equal in Protein - 21.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
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2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.2%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 2.34g Blue cheese
Protein 20g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 20g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 1.37g 2.34g Blue cheese
Calories 265kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0g 0.5g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 528mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.31mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 23mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 387mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1529mg 1146mg Blue cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 2.66mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.04mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.009mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 15IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.029mg
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.382mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 10µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.22µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 1.519mg 0.785mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.124mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.919mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 1.852mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.087mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.752mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 88mg 75mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 13.317g 18.669g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Blue cheese
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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.352g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.