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

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What are the main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and amaranth?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and copper, yet amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, and fiber.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 106% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 255 times more sodium than amaranth. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 1529mg of sodium, while amaranth has 6mg.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than amaranth.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Amaranth grain, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2259.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +392.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.1%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +904.7%
~equal in Potassium ~135mg

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.
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%
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% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +426.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1165.8%
Contains more OtherOther +942.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1264.2%
Contains more WaterWater +48.5%

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 Amaranth
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Amaranth DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 47mg 106%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 94%
Phosphorus 729mg 148mg 83%
Sodium 1529mg 6mg 66%
Saturated fat 13.317g 61%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.022mg 36%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.854mg 33%
Protein 20g 3.8g 32%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Fats 20g 1.58g 28%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.86mg 27%
Selenium 17.7µg 5.5µg 22%
Vitamin A 160µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 15%
Iron 0.9mg 2.1mg 15%
Copper 0.238mg 0.149mg 10%
Calories 265kcal 102kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 7%
Magnesium 38mg 65mg 6%
Carbs 1.37g 18.69g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.113mg 5%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3%
Folate 10µg 22µg 3%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.235mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 16.59g N/A
Potassium 125mg 135mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Amaranth
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 1523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.

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. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.