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

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A recap on differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Macadamia

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Macadamia covers your daily Manganese needs 176% more than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Macadamia has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 Calcium +1204.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.8%
Contains more Zinc +197.7%
Contains more Selenium +391.7%
Contains more Iron +310%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +194.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +217.6%
Contains more Manganese +4760%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Calcium +1204.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.8%
Contains more Zinc +197.7%
Contains more Selenium +391.7%
Contains more Iron +310%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +194.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +217.6%
Contains more Manganese +4760%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2069.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +461.2%
Equal in Folate - 11
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2069.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +461.2%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Water +3620.6%
Contains more Other +604.4%
Contains more Fats +278.9%
Contains more Carbs +908.8%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Water +3620.6%
Contains more Other +604.4%
Contains more Fats +278.9%
Contains more Carbs +908.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +865.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 12.061
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +865.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 12.061

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parmigiano-Reggiano Macadamia
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 20g 7.91g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 1.37g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 265kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 0g 4.57g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 1109mg 85mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 38mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 729mg 188mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 1529mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 3.87mg 1.3mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.085mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 17.7µg 3.6µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.162mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 10µg 11µg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.067mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.37mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.314mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.602mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.018mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.023mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.665mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.363mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.195mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 13.317g 12.061g Macadamia
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Macadamia
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 1524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients
  2. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

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

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