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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Cod liver oil

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Cod liver oil is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 3316% more than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Cod liver oil has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Fish oil, cod liver.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +16428.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +62400%
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 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +16428.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +62400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +400%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +666%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4779%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +666%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4779%

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 Cod liver oil
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Cod liver oil Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 100g Cod liver oil
Carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Calcium 1109mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 3.87mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 10000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 0.4µg 250µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg 0µg 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 570mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 22.608g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.935g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 22.541g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cod liver oil
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
1125%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1529mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)

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. Cod liver oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173577/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.