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

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How are parmigiano-Reggiano and coconut different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc, while coconut is higher in manganese and fiber.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 110% more than coconut.
  • Coconut is lower in cholesterol.
  • Coconut has a higher glycemic index (59) than parmigiano-Reggiano (27).

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Nuts, coconut meat, raw types were used in this article.

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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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7821.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +545.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.8%
Contains more IronIron +170%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1664.7%

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2330%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.3mg

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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +500.6%
Contains more OtherOther +736.5%
Contains more FatsFats +67.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1011.7%
~equal in Water ~46.99g

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +327.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Coconut DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 14mg 110%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Phosphorus 729mg 113mg 88%
Saturated fat 13.317g 29.698g 74%
Sodium 1529mg 20mg 66%
Manganese 0.085mg 1.5mg 62%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.02mg 36%
Fiber 0g 9g 36%
Protein 20g 3.33g 33%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Zinc 3.87mg 1.1mg 25%
Copper 0.238mg 0.435mg 22%
Fats 20g 33.49g 21%
Iron 0.9mg 2.43mg 19%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Selenium 17.7µg 10.1µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 1.425g 12%
Potassium 125mg 356mg 7%
Carbs 1.37g 15.23g 5%
Folate 10µg 26µg 4%
Calories 265kcal 354kcal 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Choline 20.7mg 12.1mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.366g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.3mg 1%
Magnesium 38mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 6.23g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.23g N/A
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.24mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.054mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 1509mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.