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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and cheesecake

  • Cheesecake contains less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, copper, selenium, and vitamin B2 than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 106% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 13 times less vitamin B12 than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 2.26µg of vitamin B12, while cheesecake contains 0.17µg.
  • The amount of sodium in cheesecake is lower.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of cheesecake is 50.

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

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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% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2074.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.9%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1090%
Contains more ZincZinc +658.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +683.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.7%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1229.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +158.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~159µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.028mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.052mg

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% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +263.6%
Contains more OtherOther +792.2%
Contains more FatsFats +12.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1761.3%
~equal in Water ~45.6g

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246.8%

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 Cheesecake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheesecake DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 51mg 106%
Phosphorus 729mg 93mg 91%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.17µg 87%
Sodium 1529mg 438mg 47%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.51mg 31%
Protein 20g 5.5g 29%
Copper 0.238mg 0.02mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.193mg 23%
Selenium 17.7µg 5.2µg 23%
Saturated fat 13.317g 9.921g 15%
Cholesterol 88mg 55mg 11%
Carbs 1.37g 25.5g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.602g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 8.634g 6%
Magnesium 38mg 11mg 6%
Choline 20.7mg 45.9mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.571mg 5%
Fats 20g 22.5g 4%
Calories 265kcal 321kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.56mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 0.63mg 3%
Folate 10µg 18µg 2%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.14mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.195mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg 1%
Potassium 125mg 90mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 25.1g N/A
Vitamin D 15IU 18IU 0%
Sugar 0g 21.8g N/A
Vitamin A 160µg 159µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.028mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.052mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 1091mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.