Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and mortadella
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and vitamin A; however, mortadella has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11732% higher.
- Mortadella is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Mortadella, beef, pork.
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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 | +245.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6061.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +296.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +651.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +183.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +52.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +310.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31381.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2244.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +248.8% |
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:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +177.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.6% |
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Water
~52.3g
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
9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +575.3% |
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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| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 153mg | 11732% |
| Calcium | 1109mg | 18mg | 109% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 97mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.48µg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.06mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 3.12g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 9.51g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 2.673mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 2.1mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 11.38g | 13% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 1246mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 56mg | 11% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 72.2mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 22.6µg | 9% |
| Fats | 20g | 25.39g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.119mg | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 16.37g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 1.4mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 41IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 311kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 3.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
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%
2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
49%
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 - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mortadella contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.807g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)