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

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How are Parmigiano-Reggiano and Basil different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Basil is higher in Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 344% more than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Basil is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Basil, fresh types were 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 more Calcium +526.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1201.8%
Contains more Zinc +377.8%
Contains more Selenium +5800%
Contains more Iron +252.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +136%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +61.8%
Contains more Manganese +1250.6%
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 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Calcium +526.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1201.8%
Contains more Zinc +377.8%
Contains more Selenium +5800%
Contains more Iron +252.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +136%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +61.8%
Contains more Manganese +1250.6%

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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Basil
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +539.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +771.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +691.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.3%
Contains more Folate +580%
Contains more Vitamin K +24300%
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 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +539.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +771.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +691.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.3%
Contains more Folate +580%
Contains more Vitamin K +24300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +534.9%
Contains more Fats +3025%
Contains more Other +435.3%
Contains more Carbs +93.4%
Contains more Water +81.9%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +534.9%
Contains more Fats +3025%
Contains more Other +435.3%
Contains more Carbs +93.4%
Contains more Water +81.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6829.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6829.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Basil Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 1.05g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 3.15g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 0.64g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 2.65g Basil
Calories 265kcal 23kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0g 0.3g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 1.6g Basil
Calcium 1109mg 177mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 38mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 729mg 56mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 1529mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 3.87mg 0.81mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.085mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 17.7µg 0.3µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.076mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.209mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 10µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.039mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.104mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.104mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.191mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.11mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.036mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.13mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.127mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.051mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Basil
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.088g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.389g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Basil
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
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1525mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.