Side-by-Side Comparison
Cheeses & Cultured Dairy
Cheddar Cheese (Sharp / Aged) vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano (24-Month Aged)
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Cheddar Cheese (Sharp / Aged)
Parmigiano-Reggiano (24-Month Aged)
Sharp cheddar is a hard curd-milled cow's milk cheese aged 9–18 months. Per 100g, it provides 403 kcal, 24.9g protein, 33.1g fat (21.1g saturated), 1.28g carbs (virtually zero lactose), and 721mg calcium.
Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO is a hard, raw cow's milk granular cheese aged 24 months. Per 100g, it delivers 392 kcal, 35.8g complete protein, 25.8g fat (16.0g saturated), 0g lactose carbs, and an extraordinary 1,160mg calcium (116% DV).
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
403 kcal | 392 kcal |
|
Protein
|
24.9 g | 35.8 g |
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Total Fat
|
33.1 g | 25.8 g |
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Saturated Fat
|
21.1 g | 16.0 g |
|
Carbohydrates / Lactose
|
1.28 (Lactose < 0.1g) g | 0.0 (100% Naturally Lactose-Free) g |
|
Calcium
|
721 mg | 1,160 mg |
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Sodium
|
621 mg | 650 mg |
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Moisture Content
|
36.8 % | 31.4 % |
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Aging Period
|
9 – 18 Months | 24 Months (Minimum 12, standard 24–36) |