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Spread vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Spread and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer than Spread in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 110% more.

We used Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types 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 less Sodium -33.7%
Contains more Calcium +9141.7%
Contains more Iron +13.9%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +1135.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +279.4%
Contains more Copper +83.1%
Contains more Manganese +226.9%
Contains more Selenium +82.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains less Sodium -33.7%
Contains more Calcium +9141.7%
Contains more Iron +13.9%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +1135.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +279.4%
Contains more Copper +83.1%
Contains more Manganese +226.9%
Contains more Selenium +82.5%

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.
Spread
6
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Contains more Vitamin E +923.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1417.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +595.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +923.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1417.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +595.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +771.5%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +161.1%
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Other +188.8%
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +771.5%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +161.1%
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Other +188.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.2%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spread Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 1.37g Spread
Protein 7.66g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 17.34g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 11.94g 1.37g Spread
Calories 235kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0.2g 0g Spread
Calcium 12mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.79mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 8mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 59mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 110mg 125mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1013mg 1529mg Spread
Zinc 1.02mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.13mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.026mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 9.7µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 87IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.17mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU 15IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.4µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.029mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.114mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.325mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.049mg Spread
Folate 2µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.334mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.334mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.6mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.663mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.196mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.356mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.279mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 38mg 88mg Spread
Saturated Fat 5.977g 13.317g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 6.098g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.462g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spread Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Spread
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/nutrients
  2. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.