Parmigiano-Reggiano vs Ricotta - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Ricotta
- The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Iron in Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher than in Ricotta.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily Calcium needs 90% more than Ricotta.
- Ricotta has 18 times less Sodium than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 1529mg of Sodium, while Ricotta has 84mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+435.7%
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Iron
+136.8%
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Magnesium
+245.5%
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Phosphorus
+361.4%
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Potassium
+19%
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Zinc
+233.6%
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Copper
+1033.3%
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Sodium
-94.5%
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Calcium
+435.7%
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Iron
+136.8%
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Magnesium
+245.5%
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Phosphorus
+361.4%
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Potassium
+19%
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Zinc
+233.6%
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Copper
+1033.3%
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Sodium
-94.5%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+36%
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Vitamin E
+54.5%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+123.1%
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Vitamin B2
+149.2%
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Vitamin B5
+52.6%
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Vitamin B6
+14%
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Vitamin B12
+564.7%
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Vitamin K
+54.5%
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Folate
+20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.104
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Vitamin A
+36%
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Vitamin E
+54.5%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+123.1%
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Vitamin B2
+149.2%
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Vitamin B5
+52.6%
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Vitamin B6
+14%
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Vitamin B12
+564.7%
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Vitamin K
+54.5%
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Folate
+20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.104
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.37g | 3.04g |
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| Protein | 20g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 20g | 12.98g |
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| Carbs | 1.37g | 3.04g |
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| Calories | 265kcal | 174kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.27g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
| Calcium | 1109mg | 207mg |
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| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.38mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 158mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 1529mg | 84mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 1.16mg |
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| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin A | 605IU | 445IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.043mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.517mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.589mg |
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| Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.221mg |
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| Lysine | 2.459mg | 1.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.281mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.556mg |
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| Valine | 1.498mg | 0.692mg |
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| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.459mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 51mg |
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| Trans Fat | g | g | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.317g | 8.295g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.098g | 3.627g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.385g |
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| Low glycemic index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
42
14
Mineral Summary Score
138
26
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
120%
68%
Carbohydrates
1%
3%
Fats
92%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1445mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)