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

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Summary of differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and chayote

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc; however, chayote is higher in folate.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 109% more than chayote.
  • Chayote has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Chayote, fruit, raw.

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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 8.6% 5.1% 11% 13% 41% 20% 7.7% 0.26% 25% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6423.5%
Contains more IronIron +164.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +423%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8750%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.4%
~equal in Potassium ~125mg

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 26% 0% 2.4% 0% 6.3% 6.7% 8.8% 15% 18% 0% 10% 70% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1575.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +125%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +312.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +830%

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
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2339%
Contains more FatsFats +15284.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2576.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.2%
Contains more WaterWater +86.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60880%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +710.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Chayote DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 17mg 109%
Phosphorus 729mg 18mg 102%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Sodium 1529mg 2mg 66%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0.028g 60%
Protein 20g 0.82g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.029mg 35%
Selenium 17.7µg 0.2µg 32%
Fats 20g 0.13g 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.74mg 28%
Folate 10µg 93µg 21%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0.01g 15%
Copper 0.238mg 0.123mg 13%
Calories 265kcal 19kcal 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Iron 0.9mg 0.34mg 7%
Magnesium 38mg 12mg 6%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.189mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.057g 3%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.1µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Choline 20.7mg 9.2mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.249mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.076mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Carbs 1.37g 4.51g 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 2.81g N/A
Potassium 125mg 125mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.025mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.047mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.015mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Chayote
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
13%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 1527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.289g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/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.