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

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What are the differences between veal and parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Veal is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 109% more.
  • Veal has 70 times more vitamin B3 than parmigiano-Reggiano. While veal has 8.03mg of vitamin B3, parmigiano-Reggiano has only 0.114mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in veal is lower.
  • The glycemic index of veal is lower.

We used Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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.
Veal
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6423.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.9mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.87mg

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.
Veal
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6943.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +695.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +358.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
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24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 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 ProteinProtein +21.9%
Contains more WaterWater +31.9%
Contains more FatsFats +164.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +517.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
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47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
67% 31% 2%
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 -77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veal Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 17mg 1109mg 109%
Phosphorus 217mg 729mg 73%
Sodium 83mg 1529mg 63%
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 0.114mg 49%
Saturated fat 3.04g 13.317g 47%
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 2.26µg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.049mg 26%
Fats 7.56g 20g 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.486mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.325mg 17%
Copper 0.103mg 0.238mg 15%
Choline 95mg 20.7mg 14%
Protein 24.38g 20g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.84g 6.098g 8%
Selenium 13.7µg 17.7µg 7%
Potassium 337mg 125mg 6%
Cholesterol 103mg 88mg 5%
Calories 172kcal 265kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.029mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 38mg 3%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.085mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 0.462g 1%
Iron 0.99mg 0.9mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.37g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.37g N/A
Zinc 3.87mg 3.87mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.17mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.7µg 0%
Folate 11µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.065mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 1.94mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.009mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.347mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.885mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Veal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Veal
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 1446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.277g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Veal
Veal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.