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

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What are the main differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Fettuccine?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Fettuccine is richer in Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 108% higher.
  • Fettuccine contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree types in this comparison.

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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 +3860.7%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2816%
Contains more Zinc +3770%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
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 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3860.7%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2816%
Contains more Zinc +3770%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1478.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05
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 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1478.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +222.6%
Contains more Fats +640.7%
Contains more Other +322.6%
Contains more Carbs +921.9%
Contains more Water +48.6%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +222.6%
Contains more Fats +640.7%
Contains more Other +322.6%
Contains more Carbs +921.9%
Contains more Water +48.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +577.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +577.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 12g Fettuccine
Protein 20g 6.2g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 2.7g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 14g Fettuccine
Calories 265kcal 99kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 0g 1.3g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 2g Fettuccine
Calcium 1109mg 28mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.6mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 6mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 25mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 168mg Fettuccine
Sodium 1529mg 166mg Fettuccine
Zinc 3.87mg 0.1mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.09mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.07mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1.8mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.05mg Fettuccine
Folate 10µg 6µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 14mg Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.9g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.9g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.4g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Fettuccine
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
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 1363mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.417g)

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

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.