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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, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, 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.

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 Calcium +1779.7%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.4%
Contains more Manganese +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +65.8%
Contains more Potassium +109.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +96.9%
Contains more Copper +396.6%
Contains more Selenium +126%
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 18% 29% 45% 120% 24% 140% 208% 394% 6% 219%
Contains more Calcium +1779.7%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.4%
Contains more Manganese +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +65.8%
Contains more Potassium +109.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +96.9%
Contains more Copper +396.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1986.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +783.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1075.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.3%
Contains more Folate +410%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +408.8%
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 2% 0% 0% 26% 14% 13% 26% 24% 42% 39% 1438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1986.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +783.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1075.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.3%
Contains more Folate +410%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +408.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1198.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +414.7%
Contains more Water +53.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.35
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more Fats +1198.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +414.7%
Contains more Water +53.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3196.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3196.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Crab meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 19.35g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 1.54g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 97kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 59mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.76mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 63mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 729mg 280mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 262mg Crab meat
Sodium 1529mg 1072mg Crab meat
Zinc 3.87mg 7.62mg Crab meat
Copper 0.238mg 1.182mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.085mg 0.04mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 40µg Crab meat
Vitamin A 605IU 29IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 9µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.053mg Crab meat
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.055mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1.34mg Crab meat
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.4mg Crab meat
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.18mg Crab meat
Folate 10µg 51µg Crab meat
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 11.5µg Crab meat
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.269mg Crab meat
Threonine 1.519mg 0.783mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.938mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.536mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 1.684mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.545mg Crab meat
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.817mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.91mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.393mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 53mg Crab meat
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.133g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g Crab meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g Crab meat
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.185g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.536g Crab meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parmigiano-Reggiano Crab meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
135%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $8.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab meat
Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.