Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Parmigiano-Reggiano and Ham different?
- Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Copper, while Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need of Calcium 110% more than Ham.
- Ham is lower in Saturated Fat.
Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types were used in this article.
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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 | +171.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13762.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +201.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +271.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +140.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +247.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3428.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +716.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +311.1% |
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:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +261.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~20.93g
~equal in
Carbs
~1.5g
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
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +132.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 265kcal | 145kcal |
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| Protein | 20g | 20.93g |
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| Fats | 20g | 5.53g |
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| Net carbs | 1.37g | 1.5g |
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| Carbs | 1.37g | 1.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 1109mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 287mg |
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| Iron | 0.9mg | 1.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 2.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 1529mg | 1203mg |
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| Vitamin A | 605IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 160µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.754mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 4.023mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 20.7mg | 85.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 13.317g | 1.81g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.098g | 2.62g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.54g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.931mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.918mg |
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| Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.661mg |
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| Lysine | 2.459mg | 1.775mg |
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| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.553mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.904mg |
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| Valine | 1.498mg | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.75mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
39%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ham contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.