Feta vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between feta and parmigiano-Reggiano
- Feta has more vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, copper, and zinc.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 62% more than feta.
- Feta has 9 times more vitamin B6 than parmigiano-Reggiano. While feta has 0.424mg of vitamin B6, parmigiano-Reggiano has only 0.049mg.
- Feta has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, feta 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 | -40% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +124.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +643.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +203.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +431% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +769.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +765.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +198.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.4% |
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Fats
~20g
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Water
~50.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.9% |
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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| Calcium | 493mg | 1109mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 729mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.049mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.486mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 1529mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 2.26µg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.238mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.325mg | 13% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 20g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.029mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 3.87mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 13.317g | 7% |
| Folate | 32µg | 10µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.114mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 17.7µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 38mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 160µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 6.098g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 125mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 20g | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 1.37g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 0.462g | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 20.7mg | 1% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 265kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 15IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 2.983mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 2.459mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 1.498mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 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
54%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.629g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feta contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)