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

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What are the differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and jícama raw?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium, yet jícama raw is higher in vitamin C.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 110% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in jícama raw is lower.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Yambean (jicama), raw types 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.
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 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9141.7%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +395.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2318.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3950%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1575.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%

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
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2677.8%
Contains more FatsFats +22122.2%
Contains more OtherOther +2576.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +543.8%
Contains more WaterWater +78%

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
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +121860%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +974.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Jícama raw DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 12mg 110%
Phosphorus 729mg 18mg 102%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Sodium 1529mg 4mg 66%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0.021g 60%
Protein 20g 0.72g 39%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.029mg 35%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.16mg 34%
Selenium 17.7µg 0.7µg 31%
Fats 20g 0.09g 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Copper 0.238mg 0.048mg 21%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin A 160µg 1µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0.005g 15%
Calories 265kcal 38kcal 11%
Magnesium 38mg 12mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.135mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.043g 3%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 1.37g 8.82g 2%
Folate 10µg 12µg 1%
Choline 20.7mg 13.6mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.02mg 1%
Potassium 125mg 150mg 1%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.06mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Jícama 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
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $3.2)

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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.