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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Fast food

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Fast food has more Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 105% higher.
  • Fast food contains 5 times less Phosphorus than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 729mg of Phosphorus, while Fast food contains 134mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fast food is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 +1688.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +444%
Contains more Zinc +53.6%
Contains more Copper +96.7%
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Potassium +57.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.4%
Contains more Manganese +320%
Contains more Selenium +14.7%
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 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +1688.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +444%
Contains more Zinc +53.6%
Contains more Copper +96.7%
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Potassium +57.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.4%
Contains more Manganese +320%
Contains more Selenium +14.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1086.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +993.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4827.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.2%
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 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +1086.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +993.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4827.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Fats +66.5%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Contains more Other +428.3%
Contains more Carbs +2199.3%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Fats +66.5%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Contains more Other +428.3%
Contains more Carbs +2199.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.6%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 20g 16.52g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 12.01g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 265kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 0g 4.88g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 1109mg 62mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 38mg 27mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 134mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 197mg Fast food
Sodium 1529mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 3.87mg 2.52mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.121mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 17.7µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 605IU 51IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 9µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 15IU 2IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.363mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 10µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.89µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.144mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.46mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.642mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.13mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.785mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.306mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.67mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.728mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.402mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 33mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 4.493g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 4.835g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.824g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.