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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and chinook salmon

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, chinook salmon has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for parmigiano-Reggiano is 108% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has 25 times less sodium than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 1529mg of sodium, while chinook salmon has 60mg.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index than chinook salmon.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3860.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +349.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +591.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +347.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +221.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +304%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.91mg

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8711.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin A ~149µg

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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +49.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-270.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.6%
Contains more WaterWater +29.6%

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +476.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.742g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 28mg 108%
Sodium 1529mg 60mg 64%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 10.045mg 62%
Selenium 17.7µg 46.8µg 53%
Phosphorus 729mg 371mg 51%
Saturated fat 13.317g 3.214g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.462mg 32%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.56mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.154mg 26%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 2.87µg 25%
Copper 0.238mg 0.053mg 21%
Magnesium 38mg 122mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 2.662g 15%
Protein 20g 25.72g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.865mg 11%
Potassium 125mg 505mg 11%
Fats 20g 13.38g 10%
Folate 10µg 35µg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.019mg 3%
Calories 265kcal 231kcal 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.044mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin A 160µg 149µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Cholesterol 88mg 85mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 5.742g 1%
Carbs 1.37g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 0g N/A
Iron 0.9mg 0.91mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $11.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1469mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.