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

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How are Mayonnaise and Parmigiano-Reggiano different?

  • Mayonnaise is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mayonnaise is 134% higher.
  • Mayonnaise contains 19 times more Vitamin E than Parmigiano-Reggiano. While Mayonnaise contains 3.28mg of Vitamin E , Parmigiano-Reggiano contains only 0.17mg.
  • Mayonnaise has less Sodium.

Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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 Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Calcium +13762.5%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3700%
Contains more Phosphorus +3371.4%
Contains more Potassium +525%
Contains more Zinc +2480%
Contains more Copper +1152.6%
Contains more Manganese +1114.3%
Contains more Selenium +669.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Calcium +13762.5%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3700%
Contains more Phosphorus +3371.4%
Contains more Potassium +525%
Contains more Zinc +2480%
Contains more Copper +1152.6%
Contains more Manganese +1114.3%
Contains more Selenium +669.6%

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 E +1829.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +9488.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +512.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1783.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +1829.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +9488.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +512.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1783.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +274.3%
Contains more Protein +1983.3%
Contains more Carbs +140.4%
Contains more Water +133.7%
Contains more Other +307.6%
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 Fats +274.3%
Contains more Protein +1983.3%
Contains more Carbs +140.4%
Contains more Water +133.7%
Contains more Other +307.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9573.2%
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9573.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 0.96g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 74.85g 20g Mayonnaise
Carbs 0.57g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 680kcal 265kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 8mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.21mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 1mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 21mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 20mg 125mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 635mg 1529mg Mayonnaise
Zinc 0.15mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.019mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.007mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 2.3µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 65IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.17mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 7IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.114mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.049mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 5µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 163µg 1.7µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.055mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.065mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.095mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.072mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.035mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.074mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.026mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 42mg 88mg Mayonnaise
Trans Fat 0.187g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 11.703g 13.317g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 6.098g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 0.462g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
43%
Mayonnaise
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise contains less Sodium (difference - 894mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.614g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.