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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 A RAE, and Vitamin B2, yet Veal is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 109% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in 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.
Contains more Calcium +6423.5%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.9%
Contains more Copper +131.1%
Contains more Manganese +142.9%
Contains more Selenium +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +169.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Zinc - 3.87
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 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains more Calcium +6423.5%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.9%
Contains more Copper +131.1%
Contains more Manganese +142.9%
Contains more Selenium +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +169.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Zinc - 3.87

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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Veal
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6943.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +695.9%
Equal in Folate - 11
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6943.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +695.9%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 24.38g Veal
Fats 20g 7.56g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 172kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.99mg Veal
Magnesium 38mg 24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 217mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 337mg Veal
Sodium 1529mg 83mg Veal
Zinc 3.87mg 3.87mg
Copper 0.238mg 0.103mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.035mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 13.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.15mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.07mg Veal
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.27mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 8.03mg Veal
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 1.16mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.39mg Veal
Folate 10µg 11µg Veal
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.27µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.2µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.247mg Veal
Threonine 1.519mg 1.065mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.201mg Veal
Leucine 2.983mg 1.94mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 2.009mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.569mg Veal
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.984mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 1.347mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.885mg Veal
Cholesterol 88mg 103mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 3.04g Veal
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 2.84g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.55g Veal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Veal
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
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.