Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and beef tenderloin
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and copper; however, beef tenderloin is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 110% more than beef tenderloin.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has 27 times more sodium than beef tenderloin. While parmigiano-Reggiano has 1529mg of sodium, beef tenderloin has only 57mg.
- The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12222.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +259.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +507.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +245.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2531.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +410.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +339.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23% |
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Water
~48.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1109mg | 9mg | 110% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 203mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 57mg | 64% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 3.11mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 3mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.26mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 9.72g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.25mg | 15% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 91mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.123mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 10.27g | 10% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 22.9µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 2.46µg | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 23.9g | 8% |
| Fats | 20g | 24.6g | 7% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 331mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 1g | 4% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 324kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.014mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 4.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 85mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
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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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1472mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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