Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and pork Meat
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and copper; however, pork Meat is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily calcium needs 110% more than pork Meat.
- Pork Meat contains 27 times less sodium than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 1529mg of sodium, while pork Meat contains 57mg.
- The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +31% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18383.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +173% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +553.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +296.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6419.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +211.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1408.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +329.5% |
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:
26.17 g
Fats:
3.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.45 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +469.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +823% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.3% |
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
1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.506 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +357.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.506g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1109mg | 6mg | 110% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.95mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.57µg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 267mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 57mg | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 1.198g | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.739mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 7.432mg | 46% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 38.2µg | 37% |
| Fats | 20g | 3.51g | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 1.012mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.111mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 2.42mg | 13% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 88.9mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 1.334g | 12% |
| Protein | 20g | 26.17g | 12% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 421mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.387mg | 8% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 143kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 73mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.013mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 1.15mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.506g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 1.175mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 2.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 2.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | N/A |
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
40%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1472mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
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.