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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and chuck steak

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, chuck steak has more zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for parmigiano-Reggiano is 109% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 22 times less sodium than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 1529mg of sodium, while chuck steak has 71mg.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index than chuck steak.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6831.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +209.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +277.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +608.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160%
Contains more IronIron +172.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.4%

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 0% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2185.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3990.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +661.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +281.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +4918.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.9%
~equal in Fats ~19.64g
~equal in Water ~55.22g

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.3%

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 Chuck steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Chuck steak DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 16mg 109%
Phosphorus 729mg 193mg 77%
Sodium 1529mg 71mg 63%
Zinc 3.87mg 8.68mg 44%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 3.03µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 4.663mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.373mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.191mg 23%
Saturated fat 13.317g 8.66g 21%
Iron 0.9mg 2.45mg 19%
Selenium 17.7µg 27.5µg 18%
Copper 0.238mg 0.077mg 18%
Vitamin A 160µg 7µg 17%
Choline 20.7mg 79mg 11%
Protein 20g 24.98g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.752mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 9.457g 8%
Potassium 125mg 325mg 6%
Magnesium 38mg 22mg 4%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.012mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.81g 2%
Folate 10µg 6µg 1%
Calories 265kcal 277kcal 1%
Vitamin D 15IU 5IU 1%
Fats 20g 19.64g 1%
Carbs 1.37g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 88mg 87mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.657g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.