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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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
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
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% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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% |
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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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65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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.