Parmesan vs. Caraway cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between parmesan and caraway cheese
- Parmesan has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, caraway cheese is richer in vitamin B2.
- Parmesan covers your daily sodium needs 48% more than caraway cheese.
- Caraway cheese has 5 times less vitamin B12 than parmesan. Parmesan has 1.4µg of vitamin B12, while caraway cheese has 0.27µg.
- Caraway cheese contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, grated and Cheese, caraway.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +238.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +418.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.42 g
Fats:
27.84 g
Carbs:
13.91 g
Water:
22.65 g
Other:
7.18 g
Protein:
25.18 g
Fats:
29.2 g
Carbs:
3.06 g
Water:
39.28 g
Other:
3.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +354.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.4% |
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Fats
~29.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.371 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.386 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.584 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1804mg | 690mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 0.27µg | 47% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 14.5µg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 627mg | 490mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 853mg | 673mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 15.371g | 18.584g | 15% |
| Zinc | 4.2mg | 2.94mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.45mg | 7% |
| Protein | 28.42g | 25.18g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 13.91g | 3.06g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 0.83g | 4% |
| Folate | 6µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 180mg | 93mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.13g | 8.275g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 93mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Fats | 27.84g | 29.2g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Calories | 420kcal | 376kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 262µg | 271µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.91g | 3.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.876g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 1.563mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.747mg | 2.412mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.201mg | 2.095mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.659mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 1.326mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.865mg | 1.682mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0.884mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | N/A |
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
33%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.213g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.