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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +495% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +844.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +791.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +432% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.8% |
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Protein
~21.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -28.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +27.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 265kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 20g | 21.4g |
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| Fats | 20g | 28.74g |
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| Net carbs | 1.37g | 2.34g |
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| Carbs | 1.37g | 2.34g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 75mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 1109mg | 528mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 256mg |
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| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.31mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 2.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 387mg |
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| Sodium | 1529mg | 1146mg |
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| Vitamin A | 605IU | 721IU |
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| Vitamin A | 160µg | 198µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.029mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.382mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1.016mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 1.729mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 20.7mg | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 13.317g | 18.669g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.098g | 7.778g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.8g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.312mg |
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| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.785mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 1.124mg |
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| Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.919mg |
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| Lysine | 2.459mg | 1.852mg |
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| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.584mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 1.087mg |
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| Valine | 1.498mg | 1.556mg |
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| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.758mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
39%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.352g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins