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" charts 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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Manganese
+1316.7%
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Selenium
+22.1%
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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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Manganese
+1316.7%
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Selenium
+22.1%
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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" charts 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
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+77.6%
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Fats
+54.1%
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Other
+687.3%
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Carbs
+121.9%
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Water
+41.7%
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
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8.03 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
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1.02 g
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Protein
+77.6%
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Fats
+54.1%
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+687.3%
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Carbs
+121.9%
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Water
+41.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+68.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+20%
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Saturated Fat
-37.7%
Saturated Fat:
13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.462 g
Saturated Fat:
8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.385 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+68.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+20%
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Saturated Fat
-37.7%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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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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| Sugar | 0g | 0.27g |
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| 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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| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 605IU | 445IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 160µg | 120µg |
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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 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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| 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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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
29%
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)