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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Chinese broccoli

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need of Calcium 101% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 +1009%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1678%
Contains more Zinc +892.3%
Contains more Copper +290.2%
Contains more Selenium +1261.5%
Contains more Potassium +108.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +210.6%
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Calcium +1009%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1678%
Contains more Zinc +892.3%
Contains more Copper +290.2%
Contains more Selenium +1261.5%
Contains more Potassium +108.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +210.6%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +890%
Contains more Vitamin K +4888.2%
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +890%
Contains more Vitamin K +4888.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1654.4%
Contains more Fats +2677.8%
Contains more Other +916.5%
Contains more Carbs +178.1%
Contains more Water +84.9%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +1654.4%
Contains more Fats +2677.8%
Contains more Other +916.5%
Contains more Carbs +178.1%
Contains more Water +84.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12096%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12096%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

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 Chinese broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 1.31g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 1.14g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 0.72g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 3.81g Chinese broccoli
Calories 265kcal 22kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 0g 0.84g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 1109mg 100mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.56mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 41mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 1529mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 3.87mg 0.39mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.061mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 17.7µg 1.3µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 82µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.146mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.159mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 10µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.05g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.33g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 1522mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.207g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.