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

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Differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Steak

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, while Steak has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 110% higher.
  • Steak contains 26 times less Sodium than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 1529mg of Sodium, while Steak contains 58mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 +9141.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.2%
Contains more Copper +180%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +123.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Contains more Selenium +79.7%
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 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +9141.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.2%
Contains more Copper +180%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +123.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Contains more Selenium +79.7%

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.
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Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +2320%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +920.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.2
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2320%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +920.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.2
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1387%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Equal in Fats - 19.02
Equal in Water - 55.59
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1387%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Equal in Fats - 19.02
Equal in Water - 55.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.9%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Steak Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 24.85g Steak
Fats 20g 19.02g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 271kcal Steak
Calcium 1109mg 12mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 38mg 23mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 163mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 1529mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 3.87mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.238mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 605IU 25IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 6IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.301mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 10µg 6µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 2.2µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.6µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.519mg 1.171mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.157mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 2.142mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 2.38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.997mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 1.242mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 88mg 78mg Steak
Saturated Fat 13.317g 8.443g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1471mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.874g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.