Parmesan vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between parmesan and milk
- Milk contains less phosphorus, calcium, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 than parmesan.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for parmesan is 77% higher.
- Milk has 24 times less saturated fat than parmesan. Parmesan has 15.371g of saturated fat, while milk has 0.633g.
- Milk is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, grated and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 | +209.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +582.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1533.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +560% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +942.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +351.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +118.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +197.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +743.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2770.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +178.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +857.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +297% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2474% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3860% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1804mg | 44mg | 77% |
| Phosphorus | 627mg | 95mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 853mg | 125mg | 73% |
| Saturated fat | 15.371g | 0.633g | 67% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 3.3µg | 57% |
| Protein | 28.42g | 3.37g | 50% |
| Fats | 27.84g | 0.97g | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 0.47µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.2mg | 0.42mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 5mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 262µg | 58µg | 23% |
| Calories | 420kcal | 42kcal | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.13g | 0.277g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.185mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 0.035g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.003mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 48IU | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.91g | 4.99g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.361mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 17.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.91g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.876g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.747mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.201mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.865mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | 0.004g | 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 | 0.027g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1760mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.738g)