Cheese vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cheese and Parmesan
- Cheese has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Folate, while Parmesan has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
- Parmesan's daily need coverage for Sodium is 50% higher.
- Parmesan contains 5 times less Folate than Cheese. Cheese contains 27µg of Folate, while Parmesan contains 6µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Parmesan is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Cheese, parmesan, grated.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -63.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.7% |
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 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +350.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +29.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -18.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +42.9% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 404kcal | 420kcal |
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| Protein | 22.87g | 28.42g |
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| Fats | 33.31g | 27.84g |
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| Net carbs | 3.09g | 13.91g |
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| Carbs | 3.09g | 13.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 99mg | 86mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 34mg |
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| Calcium | 710mg | 853mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 180mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.49mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g | 0.07g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 3.64mg | 4.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 455mg | 627mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 1804mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1242IU | 974IU |
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| Vitamin A | 330µg | 262µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.071mg |
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| Selenium | 28.5µg | 34.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 1.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g | 0.876g |
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| Choline | 16.5mg | 14.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 15.371g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 7.13g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 1.386g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.383mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.075mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.455mg |
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| Leucine | 1.939mg | 2.747mg |
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| Lysine | 1.025mg | 2.201mg |
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| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.751mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 1.538mg |
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| Valine | 1.404mg | 1.865mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.806mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.496g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1151mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins