Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and goat cheese
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium, while goat cheese has more copper, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
- Goat cheese contains 6 times less zinc than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 3.87mg of zinc, while goat cheese contains 0.66mg.
- The amount of sodium in goat cheese is lower.
- Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of goat cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.
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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 | +31% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +272.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +486.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +365.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.9% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +927.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +154.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +907% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +47.1% |
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:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1041.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +173.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.58g
~equal in
Water
~45.52g
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
20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.5% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.22µg | 85% |
| Calcium | 1109mg | 298mg | 81% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 375mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 415mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.564mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 20.639g | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.66mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 407µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 3.8µg | 25% |
| Fats | 20g | 29.84g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.676mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 1.62mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1.148mg | 6% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 364kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.072mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 79mg | 3% |
| Protein | 20g | 21.58g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 6.808g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.709g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 22IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 158mg | 1% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.805mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 1.485mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.322g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.