Parmesan vs. Cheshire cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Parmesan and Cheshire cheese
- Parmesan has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc than Cheshire cheese.
- Parmesan's daily need coverage for Sodium is 48% more.
- Parmesan contains 2 times more Selenium than Cheshire cheese. Parmesan contains 34.4µg of Selenium, while Cheshire cheese contains 14.5µg.
- Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, parmesan, grated and Cheese, cheshire.
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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 | +61.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +491.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.9% |
| 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:
23.37 g
Fats:
30.6 g
Carbs:
4.78 g
Water:
37.65 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +191% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +99.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~30.6g
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
19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.87 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -21.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +21.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 420kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 28.42g | 23.37g |
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| Fats | 27.84g | 30.6g |
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| Net carbs | 13.91g | 4.78g |
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| Carbs | 13.91g | 4.78g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 103mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 853mg | 643mg |
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| Potassium | 180mg | 95mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 4.2mg | 2.79mg |
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| Phosphorus | 627mg | 464mg |
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| Sodium | 1804mg | 700mg |
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| Vitamin A | 974IU | 985IU |
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| Vitamin A | 262µg | 233µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 34.4µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.293mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.413mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 18µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.876g |
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| Choline | 14.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.371g | 19.475g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.13g | 8.671g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 0.87g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.3mg |
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| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.832mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 1.451mg |
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| Leucine | 2.747mg | 2.238mg |
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| Lysine | 2.201mg | 1.945mg |
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| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.612mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 1.231mg |
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| Valine | 1.865mg | 1.56mg |
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| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0.821mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
32%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.104g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmesan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1104mg)
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 ($)