Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are parmigiano-Reggiano and ground beef different?
- Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and copper; however, ground beef is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for parmigiano-Reggiano is 108% higher.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 21 times more sodium than ground beef. While parmigiano-Reggiano contains 1529mg of sodium, ground beef contains only 73mg.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than parmigiano-Reggiano (27).
Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 | +123.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3260.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +201.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +339.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +844.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
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 | +5233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3431.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +534.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +70.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +253.6% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +236% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.1% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1109mg | 33mg | 108% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 166mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 73mg | 63% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 6.073g | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.171mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 4.026mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.311mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 5.84mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.079mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 3µg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 2.27mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 2.49µg | 10% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 73.2mg | 10% |
| Protein | 20g | 23.87g | 8% |
| Fats | 20g | 15.37g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.512mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 19.1µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 7.322g | 3% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 241mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 241kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 0g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.408g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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