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

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A recap on differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Tuna

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tuna covers your daily Selenium needs 165% more than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Tuna contains 277 times less Calcium than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 1109mg of Calcium, while Tuna contains 4mg.
  • Tuna has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
5
:
5
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +27625%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.9%
Contains more Zinc +760%
Contains more Copper +453.5%
Contains more Manganese +553.8%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +321.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Selenium +511.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.92
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +27625%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.9%
Contains more Zinc +760%
Contains more Copper +453.5%
Contains more Manganese +553.8%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +321.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Selenium +511.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.92

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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
4
:
7
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2018.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.334
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.35
Parmigiano-Reggiano
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2018.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.334
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
3
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +3289.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +527.3%
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +3289.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +527.3%
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Water +36.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4318.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4318.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

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 Tuna
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 20g 0.59g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 130kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 4mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 729mg 333mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 1529mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 3.87mg 0.45mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.043mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.013mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 605IU 65IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 22µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 15IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.137mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 10µg 2µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.519mg 1.224mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.983mg 2.27mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.369mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.091mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 1.438mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 88mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.138g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.175g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1475mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.