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Greek yogurt vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Greek yogurt and Parmesan

  • Greek yogurt has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Parmesan covers your daily Sodium needs 77% more than Greek yogurt.
  • Greek yogurt has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 256% 16% 18% 13% 115% 269% 235% 9.3% 188%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +209.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +753%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.7%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +707.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +364.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +688.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +254.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.9% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 58% 11% 15% 6.5% 83% 1.5% 27% 19% 175% 4.3% 4.5% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6393.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~14.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
28% 28% 14% 23% 7%
Protein: 28.42 g
Fats: 27.84 g
Carbs: 13.91 g
Water: 22.65 g
Other: 7.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +258.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +215.8%
Contains more FatsFats +456.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +249.5%
Contains more OtherOther +897.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.371 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.386 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +233.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.5%

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 Parmesan
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Parmesan Opinion
Calories 97kcal 420kcal Parmesan
Protein 9g 28.42g Parmesan
Fats 5g 27.84g Parmesan
Net carbs 3.98g 13.91g Parmesan
Carbs 3.98g 13.91g Parmesan
Cholesterol 13mg 86mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Parmesan
Magnesium 11mg 34mg Parmesan
Calcium 100mg 853mg Parmesan
Potassium 141mg 180mg Parmesan
Iron 0mg 0.49mg Parmesan
Sugar 4g 0.07g Parmesan
Copper 0.017mg 0.04mg Parmesan
Zinc 0.52mg 4.2mg Parmesan
Phosphorus 135mg 627mg Parmesan
Sodium 35mg 1804mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 974IU Parmesan
Vitamin A 2µg 262µg Parmesan
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.53mg Parmesan
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Parmesan
Manganese 0.009mg 0.071mg Parmesan
Selenium 9.7µg 34.4µg Parmesan
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.026mg Parmesan
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.358mg Parmesan
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.08mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.45mg Parmesan
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.081mg Parmesan
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 1.4µg Parmesan
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Parmesan
Folate 5µg 6µg Parmesan
Trans Fat 0g 0.876g Greek yogurt
Choline 15.1mg 14.1mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 15.371g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 7.13g Parmesan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 1.386g Parmesan
Tryptophan 0.383mg Parmesan
Threonine 1.075mg Parmesan
Isoleucine 1.455mg Parmesan
Leucine 2.747mg Parmesan
Lysine 2.201mg Parmesan
Methionine 0.751mg Parmesan
Phenylalanine 1.538mg Parmesan
Valine 1.865mg Parmesan
Histidine 0.806mg Parmesan
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g 0.102g Parmesan
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.015g Parmesan
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.026g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g 0.87g Parmesan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt Parmesan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Parmesan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
114%
Parmesan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmesan
Parmesan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 1769mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.976g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Parmesan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171247/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.