Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and minestrone
- Minestrone contains less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, copper, and magnesium than parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for parmigiano-Reggiano is 110% higher.
- Minestrone is lower in cholesterol.
- Minestrone has a higher glycemic index than parmigiano-Reggiano.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7821.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +366.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1148.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3069.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.8% |
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 | +226.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
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:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1029.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1823.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +569.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +240.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.5% |
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2002.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.46g
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 | 14mg | 110% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 23mg | 101% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0µg | 94% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 0.23g | 59% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 254mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.018mg | 36% |
| Protein | 20g | 1.77g | 36% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 32% | |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.31mg | 32% |
| Fats | 20g | 1.04g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 1mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.051mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 0.29g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 49µg | 12% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 34kcal | 12% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 3mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.38mg | 7% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.391mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 4.66g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Potassium | 125mg | 130mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.46g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 1275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $3.2)