Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and nachos
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and copper; however, nachos have more vitamin E.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 105% more.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has 32 times more vitamin B12 than nachos. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 2.26µg of vitamin B12, while nachos have 0.07µg.
- Nachos are lower in cholesterol.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index than parmigiano-Reggiano.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1660.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +271.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +268.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
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 | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +324.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +452.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +338.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1035.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.5% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +363% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +329.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2448.2% |
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Fats
~21.5g
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +990.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1109mg | 63mg | 105% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.07µg | 91% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 198mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 313mg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 2.173g | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 5.04g | 31% |
| Protein | 20g | 4.32g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 3mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.133mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.86mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 4.08mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 14.02g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.064mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 5µg | 17% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 8.6µg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 19.3µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.215mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.2g | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 34.91g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.123mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 362mg | 7% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 343kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.187mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fats | 20g | 21.5g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 26.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 1216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.144g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins