Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and cottage cheese?
- Cottage cheese has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, copper, and selenium than parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% higher.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has 10 times more zinc than cottage cheese. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 3.87mg of zinc, while cottage cheese has 0.4mg.
- Cottage cheese contains less saturated fat.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index than parmigiano-Reggiano.
We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types in this comparison.
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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 | +375% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1236.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1185.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +720.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +867.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +358.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +332.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +198.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +425.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
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:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +365.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +469.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.7% |
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
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +683.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +275.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
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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| Calcium | 1109mg | 83mg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 159mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.43µg | 76% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 1.718g | 53% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 364mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.4mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.163mg | 25% |
| Fats | 20g | 4.3g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 17mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.029mg | 23% |
| Protein | 20g | 11.12g | 18% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 9.7µg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 37µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 0.778g | 13% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.07mg | 10% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 98kcal | 8% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.557mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.002mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 3IU | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.123g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 3.38g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 18.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
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
40%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)