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

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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and fennel

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium, while fennel has more vitamin K.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 106% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in fennel is lower.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of fennel is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Fennel, bulb, raw.

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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%
Fennel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2163.3%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1835%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1358%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +231.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.7%

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%
Fennel
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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 40% 16% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +461.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3594.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.047mg

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
Fennel
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1512.9%
Contains more FatsFats +9900%
Contains more OtherOther +664.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +432.8%
Contains more WaterWater +78.3%

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
Fennel
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28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8867.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +173.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Fennel DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 49mg 106%
Phosphorus 729mg 50mg 97%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Sodium 1529mg 52mg 64%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0.09g 60%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 62.8µg 51%
Protein 20g 1.24g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.032mg 35%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.2mg 33%
Selenium 17.7µg 0.7µg 31%
Fats 20g 0.2g 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Copper 0.238mg 0.066mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0.068g 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg 13%
Vitamin A 160µg 48µg 12%
Calories 265kcal 31kcal 12%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Potassium 125mg 414mg 9%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.191mg 5%
Magnesium 38mg 17mg 5%
Folate 10µg 27µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.58mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.64mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 0.73mg 2%
Carbs 1.37g 7.3g 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.232mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.169g 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.01mg 2%
Choline 20.7mg 13.2mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 4.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.93g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.047mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Fennel
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
23%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 1477mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.