Parmesan vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are parmesan and yogurt different?
- Parmesan is higher than yogurt in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Parmesan covers your daily need for sodium, 77% more than yogurt.
- Parmesan contains 244 times more vitamin A than yogurt. Parmesan contains 974IU of vitamin A, while yogurt contains 4IU.
- Yogurt is lower in saturated fat.
Cheese, parmesan, grated and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat types were used in this article.
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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 | +675.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| 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% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
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 | +26100% |
| 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 Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +178.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7038.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +286.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +897.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +275.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13352.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11450% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +900% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1804mg | 36mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 853mg | 110mg | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 627mg | 135mg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 15.371g | 0.117g | 69% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 9.7µg | 45% |
| Fats | 27.84g | 0.39g | 42% |
| Protein | 28.42g | 10.19g | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.2mg | 0.52mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 262µg | 1µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 0.75µg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 5mg | 27% |
| Calories | 420kcal | 59kcal | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.13g | 0.053g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 0.012g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.278mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.017mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.91g | 3.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.331mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 141mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.208mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.91g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 3.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.876g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 15.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.747mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.865mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | 0.01g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 1768mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.254g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmesan is relatively richer in vitamins