Spread vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spread and parmigiano-Reggiano different?
- Spread is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for parmigiano-Reggiano is 104% higher.
- Spread contains 10 times more vitamin E than parmigiano-Reggiano. While spread contains 1.7mg of vitamin E, parmigiano-Reggiano contains only 0.17mg.
- Spread has less sodium.
- Spread has a lower glycemic index (0) than parmigiano-Reggiano (27).
Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat are the varieties 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 less SodiumSodium | -50.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +941.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
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 | +900% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +623.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 1109mg | 111% | |
Phosphorus | 0mg | 729mg | 104% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 94% | |
Saturated fat | 2.22g | 13.317g | 50% |
Protein | 0g | 20g | 40% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 37% | |
Zinc | 3.87mg | 35% | |
Sodium | 755mg | 1529mg | 34% |
Selenium | 17.7µg | 32% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
Copper | 0.238mg | 26% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.98g | 0.462g | 23% |
Vitamin A | 160µg | 18% | |
Iron | 0.9mg | 11% | |
Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
Magnesium | 38mg | 9% | |
Vitamin K | 12.3µg | 1.7µg | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 7% | |
Calories | 158kcal | 265kcal | 5% |
Manganese | 0.085mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 4% | |
Fats | 17.1g | 20g | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.6g | 6.098g | 4% |
Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
Potassium | 12mg | 125mg | 3% |
Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 2% | |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 0g | 1.37g | N/A |
Carbs | 0g | 1.37g | 0% |
Trans fat | 2.45g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.983mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.459mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.369mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.498mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.752mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.83 g
Other:
2.07 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Contains more WaterWater | +59.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +17% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +287.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.22 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.98 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +761.5% |