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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and fish sauce

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, fish sauce is higher in magnesium and vitamin B6.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 275% more than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.

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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 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2479.1%
Contains more IronIron +15.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +376%
Contains more ZincZinc +1835%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10314.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +174.1%

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.
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 1.7% 1.3% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +752.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1928.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +708.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +410%

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
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.3%
Contains more FatsFats +199900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.7%
Contains more WaterWater +40.5%
Contains more OtherOther +151.8%

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
38% 25% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +304800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15300%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Fish sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 1529mg 7851mg 275%
Calcium 1109mg 43mg 107%
Phosphorus 729mg 7mg 103%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.48µg 74%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0.003g 61%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.057mg 33%
Magnesium 38mg 175mg 33%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.2mg 33%
Fats 20g 0.01g 31%
Protein 20g 5.06g 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.396mg 27%
Copper 0.238mg 0.05mg 21%
Vitamin A 160µg 4µg 17%
Selenium 17.7µg 9.1µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0.002g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 2.313mg 14%
Calories 265kcal 35kcal 12%
Folate 10µg 51µg 10%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.233mg 6%
Potassium 125mg 288mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.118mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.003g 3%
Iron 0.9mg 0.78mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Choline 20.7mg 13.2mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 1.37g 3.64g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.64g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Fish sauce
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
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Sodium (difference - 6322mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce 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.

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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.