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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and salmon raw

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, salmon raw is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily calcium needs 110% more than salmon raw.
  • Salmon raw has 35 times less sodium than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 1529mg of sodium, while salmon raw has 44mg.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of salmon raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9141.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +504.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +431.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.25mg

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%
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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +679.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6794.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1569.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +215.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +50.9%
Contains more WaterWater +35.4%
~equal in Protein ~19.84g

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +190%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +449.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Salmon raw DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 12mg 110%
Phosphorus 729mg 200mg 76%
Sodium 1529mg 44mg 65%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.818mg 59%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0.981g 56%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 7.86mg 48%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 3.18µg 38%
Selenium 17.7µg 36.5µg 34%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.64mg 29%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 1.664mg 27%
Fats 20g 6.34g 21%
Vitamin A 160µg 12µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.226mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 2.539g 14%
Cholesterol 88mg 55mg 11%
Potassium 125mg 490mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 2.103g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.38mg 8%
Calories 265kcal 142kcal 6%
Folate 10µg 25µg 4%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.016mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 38mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Copper 0.238mg 0.25mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Protein 20g 19.84g 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 0g N/A
Carbs 1.37g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $9.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.