Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and spread?
- Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer than spread in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and copper.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 110% more.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has 12 times more phosphorus than spread. While parmigiano-Reggiano has 729mg of phosphorus, spread has only 59mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in spread is lower.
- The glycemic index of spread is lower.
We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Sandwich spread, pork, beef types 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 | +375% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9141.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +279.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1135.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +226.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.7% |
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 | +515.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +262.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +101.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +923.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +493.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1417.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +201% |
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:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +188.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +771.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
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
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +455.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1109mg | 12mg | 110% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 59mg | 96% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.12µg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 5.977g | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.134mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 1.02mg | 26% |
| Protein | 20g | 7.66g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 1013mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 38mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 9.7µg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 26µg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 2.565g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.172mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.13mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1.74mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1.73mg | 10% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 62.3mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 7.584g | 4% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 11.94g | 4% |
| Fats | 20g | 17.34g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 235kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.79mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 22IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Potassium | 125mg | 110mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.