Parmesan vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Parmesan and Colby cheese
- Parmesan has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Zinc, while Colby cheese has more Monounsaturated Fat.
- Parmesan covers your daily need of Sodium 52% more than Colby cheese.
- Parmesan contains 2 times more Selenium than Colby cheese. While Parmesan contains 34.4µg of Selenium, Colby cheese contains only 14.5µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Colby cheese is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, grated and Cheese, colby.
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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 | +30.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +491.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +89.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +58.8% |
| 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:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +441.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.7% |
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
20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +30.2% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 420kcal | 394kcal |
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| Protein | 28.42g | 23.76g |
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| Fats | 27.84g | 32.11g |
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| Net carbs | 13.91g | 2.57g |
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| Carbs | 13.91g | 2.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 24IU |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 853mg | 685mg |
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| Potassium | 180mg | 127mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.76mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 0.52g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 4.2mg | 3.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 627mg | 457mg |
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| Sodium | 1804mg | 604mg |
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| Vitamin A | 974IU | 994IU |
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| Vitamin A | 262µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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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 | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 18µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.876g |
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| Choline | 14.1mg | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.371g | 20.218g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.13g | 9.28g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 0.953g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.845mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 1.475mg |
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| Leucine | 2.747mg | 2.275mg |
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| Lysine | 2.201mg | 1.978mg |
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| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.622mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 1.251mg |
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| Valine | 1.865mg | 1.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0.834mg |
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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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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.847g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
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.