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

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Summary of differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and chorizo

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B2; however, chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and choline.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 110% more than chorizo.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 5 times more phosphorus than chorizo. While parmigiano-Reggiano has 729mg of phosphorus, chorizo has only 150mg.
  • Chorizo has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13762.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +386%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218.4%
Contains more IronIron +76.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.2%

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 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2072.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4400.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +981.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +367.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +58.9%
Contains more OtherOther +104.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.5%
Contains more FatsFats +91.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +201.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +648.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~14.38g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Chorizo DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 8mg 110%
Phosphorus 729mg 150mg 83%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.63mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.53mg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 18.4g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 5.131mg 31%
Fats 20g 38.27g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3.46g 20%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Copper 0.238mg 0.08mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 1.12mg 16%
Choline 20.7mg 96.7mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.3mg 14%
Sodium 1529mg 1235mg 13%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 2µg 11%
Calories 265kcal 455kcal 10%
Iron 0.9mg 1.59mg 9%
Protein 20g 24.1g 8%
Potassium 125mg 398mg 8%
Selenium 17.7µg 21.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 15IU 61IU 6%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.5µg 6%
Magnesium 38mg 18mg 5%
Saturated fat 13.317g 14.38g 5%
Zinc 3.87mg 3.41mg 4%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.04mg 2%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Carbs 1.37g 1.86g 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 1.86g N/A
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.22mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Chorizo
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%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.