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.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than fettuccine.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +533.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3860.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3770% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2816% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +594.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1478.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 1109mg | 28mg | 108% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 25mg | 101% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0µg | 94% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 166mg | 59% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 0.9g | 56% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.1mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.07mg | 32% |
| Protein | 20g | 6.2g | 28% |
| Fats | 20g | 2.7g | 27% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 26% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 14mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 0.9g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1.8mg | 11% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 99kcal | 8% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 6mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 14g | 4% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 125mg | 168mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.4g | 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% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +222.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +640.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +322.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +921.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.6% |
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
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +577.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.2% |
