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

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Differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Cream cheese

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, while Cream cheese has more Vitamin A.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 101% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 13 times less Copper than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.238mg of Copper, while Cream cheese contains 0.018mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cream cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +322.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1043.3%
Contains more IronIron +718.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1222.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +674%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +581.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +672.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg

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% 36% 3.4% 12% 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 0% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.2%
Contains more OtherOther +532.3%
Contains more FatsFats +72.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +302.9%
~equal in Water ~52.62g

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% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream cheese Opinion
Calories 265kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Protein 20g 6.15g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 34.44g Cream cheese
Net carbs 1.37g 5.52g Cream cheese
Carbs 1.37g 5.52g Cream cheese
Cholesterol 88mg 101mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 97mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 132mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.9mg 0.11mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 0g 3.76g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.018mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Zinc 3.87mg 0.5mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 107mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 314mg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 605IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 160µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.011mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 8.6µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.023mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.23mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.091mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.22µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.1µg Cream cheese
Folate 10µg 9µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Choline 20.7mg 27.2mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 13.317g 20.213g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.483g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.069mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.233mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.324mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.657mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.567mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.191mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.291mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.395mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.175mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream cheese
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
39%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.896g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1215mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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