Cheshire cheese vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cheshire cheese and parmigiano-Reggiano
- Cheshire cheese has more vitamin A; however, parmigiano-Reggiano has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for parmigiano-Reggiano is 60% higher.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has 2 times less vitamin A than cheshire cheese. Cheshire cheese has 985IU of vitamin A, while parmigiano-Reggiano has 605IU.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheshire and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.
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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 | -54.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +328.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +466.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +608.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
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 | +45.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +172.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.37 g
Fats:
30.6 g
Carbs:
4.78 g
Water:
37.65 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +248.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.475 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.87 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 2.26µg | 60% |
| Calcium | 643mg | 1109mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 464mg | 729mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 1529mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 19.475g | 13.317g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.238mg | 22% |
| Fats | 30.6g | 20g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.486mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 3.87mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.9mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 233µg | 160µg | 8% |
| Protein | 23.37g | 20g | 7% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 17.7µg | 6% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 265kcal | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.671g | 6.098g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 88mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.87g | 0.462g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.413mg | 0.325mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 95mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.78g | 1.37g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.78g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.3mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.832mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.451mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.238mg | 2.983mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.945mg | 2.459mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.231mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.56mg | 1.498mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.821mg | 0.752mg | 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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.158g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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.