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Greek yogurt vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Greek yogurt and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer than Greek yogurt in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 101% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Greek yogurt is lower.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
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Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Calcium +1009%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Zinc +644.2%
Contains more Copper +1300%
Contains more Manganese +844.4%
Contains more Selenium +82.5%
Greek yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 0% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Calcium +1009%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Zinc +644.2%
Contains more Copper +1300%
Contains more Manganese +844.4%
Contains more Selenium +82.5%

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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
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Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3933.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.325
Greek yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 4% 94% 0%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3933.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.325

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
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Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Carbs +190.5%
Contains more Water +60.7%
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +1015.3%
Greek yogurt
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +190.5%
Contains more Water +60.7%
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +1015.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
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Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.462
Greek yogurt
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.469 g
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.462

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Greek yogurt Parmigiano-Reggiano
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 3.98g 1.37g Greek yogurt
Protein 9g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 5g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 3.98g 1.37g Greek yogurt
Calories 97kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 4g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 100mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 11mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 135mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 141mg 125mg Greek yogurt
Sodium 35mg 1529mg Greek yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.017mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.009mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 9.7µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 15IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.114mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.325mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.049mg Greek yogurt
Folate 5µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 13mg 88mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 13.317g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.462g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
17%
Greek yogurt
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 1494mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $3.2)

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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/nutrients
  2. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.