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

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What are the differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and veal?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and copper, yet veal is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 109% more.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 18 times more sodium than veal. While parmigiano-Reggiano has 1529mg of sodium, veal has only 83mg.
  • The glycemic index of veal is lower.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Veal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6423.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.99mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.87mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Veal
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6943.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +695.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +358.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~11µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Veal
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24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +164.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +517.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.9%
Contains more WaterWater +31.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Veal
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47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19%

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 Veal
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Veal DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 17mg 109%
Phosphorus 729mg 217mg 73%
Sodium 1529mg 83mg 63%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 8.03mg 49%
Saturated fat 13.317g 3.04g 47%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.27µg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.39mg 26%
Fats 20g 7.56g 19%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.27mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 1.16mg 17%
Copper 0.238mg 0.103mg 15%
Choline 20.7mg 95mg 14%
Protein 20g 24.38g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 2.84g 8%
Selenium 17.7µg 13.7µg 7%
Potassium 125mg 337mg 6%
Cholesterol 88mg 103mg 5%
Calories 265kcal 172kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.07mg 3%
Magnesium 38mg 24mg 3%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.035mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.55g 1%
Iron 0.9mg 0.99mg 1%
Carbs 1.37g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 0g N/A
Zinc 3.87mg 3.87mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.2µg 0%
Folate 10µg 11µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 1.065mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 1.94mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 2.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.984mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 1.347mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.885mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Veal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 1446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.277g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Veal
Veal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
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.

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.