Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are parmigiano-Reggiano and dulce de Leche different?
- Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and copper; however, dulce de Leche is richer in choline.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for parmigiano-Reggiano is 86% higher.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 60 times more copper than dulce de Leche. While parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.238mg of copper, dulce de Leche contains only 0.004mg.
- Dulce de Leche has less sodium.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index (27) than dulce de Leche (42).
Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Dulce de Leche are the varieties 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 | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +341.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +429.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5850% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +389.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +277.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +555.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +180% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.6% |
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 | +116.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +206.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +629% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +330.4% |
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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +172.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +358.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3940.1% |
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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +184.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1109mg | 251mg | 86% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.31µg | 81% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 193mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 129mg | 61% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 4.534g | 40% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.79mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 2.7µg | 27% |
| Protein | 20g | 6.84g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.004mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29mg | 20% |
| Fats | 20g | 7.35g | 19% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 55.35g | 18% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 89.1mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 2.143g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.835mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 74µg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.17mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 350mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.405mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.002mg | 4% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 315kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.375g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 1400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.783g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche 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.