Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and crab meat
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and zinc.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 385% higher.
- Crab meat contains 100 times less saturated fat than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 13.317g of saturated fat, while crab meat contains 0.133g.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab meat is 0, while the glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1779.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +18.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +396.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +96.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126% |
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 | +1677.8% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +783.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1075.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +267.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +408.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +410% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 11.5µg | 385% |
Calcium | 1109mg | 59mg | 105% |
Copper | 0.238mg | 1.182mg | 105% |
Phosphorus | 729mg | 280mg | 64% |
Saturated fat | 13.317g | 0.133g | 60% |
Selenium | 17.7µg | 40µg | 41% |
Zinc | 3.87mg | 7.62mg | 34% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.055mg | 33% |
Fats | 20g | 1.54g | 28% |
Sodium | 1529mg | 1072mg | 20% |
Vitamin A | 160µg | 9µg | 17% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 0.185g | 15% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 53mg | 12% |
Folate | 10µg | 51µg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.18mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1.34mg | 8% |
Calories | 265kcal | 97kcal | 8% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 38mg | 63mg | 6% |
Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
Potassium | 125mg | 262mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
Iron | 0.9mg | 0.76mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Protein | 20g | 19.35g | 1% |
Carbs | 1.37g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.37g | 0g | N/A |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.536g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.459mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.498mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.295g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.118g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.031g | N/A |
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:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats | +1198.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +414.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +53.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~19.35g
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
0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3196.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16% |