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

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Differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Margarine

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, while Margarine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 111% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Margarine is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 Calcium +36866.7%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14480%
Contains more Potassium +594.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +36866.7%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14480%
Contains more Potassium +594.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +444.4%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2160%
Contains more Vitamin A +491.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +5194.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5370.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +444.4%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2160%
Contains more Vitamin A +491.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +5194.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5370.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12400%
Contains more Carbs +95.7%
Contains more Water +206.3%
Contains more Other +320.4%
Contains more Fats +303.6%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +12400%
Contains more Carbs +95.7%
Contains more Water +206.3%
Contains more Other +320.4%
Contains more Fats +303.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5160.2%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5160.2%

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 Margarine
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0.7g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 0.16g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 1.37g 0.7g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 717kcal Margarine
Calcium 1109mg 3mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.06mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 3mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 5mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 18mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 3.87mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0.17mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.01mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.037mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.023mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.009mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg 1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 93µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 15.189g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Margarine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.872g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1527mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.