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

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How are Parmigiano-Reggiano and Cod different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Copper, however, Cod is richer in Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Cod is 3054% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 102 times more Saturated Fat than Cod. While Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 13.317g of Saturated Fat, Cod contains only 0.131g.

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +6831.3%
Contains more Iron +136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +259.1%
Contains more Zinc +760%
Contains more Copper +750%
Contains more Manganese +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +230.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Selenium +87%
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 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Contains more Calcium +6831.3%
Contains more Iron +136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +259.1%
Contains more Zinc +760%
Contains more Copper +750%
Contains more Manganese +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +230.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Selenium +87%

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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Cod
Contains more Vitamin A +1412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +647.7%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin E +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1709.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
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 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +647.7%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin E +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1709.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Fats +2885.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2576.7%
Contains more Water +60.5%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Fats +2885.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2576.7%
Contains more Water +60.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6387.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6387.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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 Cod
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Cod Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 17.81g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 0.67g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 82kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 16mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 32mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 203mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 413mg Cod
Sodium 1529mg 54mg Cod
Zinc 3.87mg 0.45mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.028mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.015mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 33.1µg Cod
Vitamin A 605IU 40IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 12µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.64mg Cod
Vitamin D 15IU 36IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.9µg Cod
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.076mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.065mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 2.063mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 153mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.245mg Cod
Folate 10µg 7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.91µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.199mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.781mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.821mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.447mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 1.635mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.527mg Cod
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.695mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.917mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.524mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 43mg Cod
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.131g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.12g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.094g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.231g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cod
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
790%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 1475mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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