Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Neufchâtel cheese
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Iron, however, Neufchâtel cheese is higher in Vitamin A.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily Calcium needs 99% more than Neufchâtel cheese.
- Neufchâtel cheese contains 9 times less Copper than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.238mg of Copper, while Neufchâtel cheese contains 0.027mg.
- Neufchâtel cheese has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cheese, neufchatel.
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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 | +280% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +847.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +592.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +781.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +372% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +428.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +672.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +490% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +213.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +653.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +486.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
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
12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.97 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~12.79g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~5.784g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 265kcal | 253kcal |
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| Protein | 20g | 9.15g |
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| Fats | 20g | 22.78g |
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| Net carbs | 1.37g | 3.59g |
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| Carbs | 1.37g | 3.59g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 1109mg | 117mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 152mg |
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| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.13mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 3.19g |
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| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.82mg |
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| Starch | 0.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 138mg |
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| Sodium | 1529mg | 334mg |
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| Vitamin A | 605IU | 841IU |
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| Vitamin A | 160µg | 241µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.575mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.7µg | |
| Folate | 10µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 20.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 13.317g | 12.79g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.098g | 5.784g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.97g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.106mg |
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| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.359mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.501mg |
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| Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.013mg |
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| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0.875mg |
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| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.294mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.448mg |
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| Valine | 1.498mg | 0.609mg |
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| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.27mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.117g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
39%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.