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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and macadamia

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, macadamia is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, and fiber.
  • Macadamia covers your daily manganese needs 176% more than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Macadamia has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1204.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +197.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +391.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.4%
Contains more IronIron +310%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4760%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2069.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +461.2%
~equal in Folate ~11µg

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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.8%
Contains more WaterWater +3620.6%
Contains more OtherOther +604.4%
Contains more FatsFats +278.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +908.8%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +865.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~12.061g

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 Macadamia
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 0.085mg 4.131mg 176%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 58.877g 132%
Calcium 1109mg 85mg 102%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 1.195mg 97%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Fats 20g 75.77g 86%
Phosphorus 729mg 188mg 77%
Sodium 1529mg 5mg 66%
Copper 0.238mg 0.756mg 58%
Iron 0.9mg 3.69mg 35%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Selenium 17.7µg 3.6µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.162mg 25%
Protein 20g 7.91g 24%
Calories 265kcal 718kcal 23%
Zinc 3.87mg 1.3mg 23%
Magnesium 38mg 130mg 22%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.275mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 2.473mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.758mg 9%
Potassium 125mg 368mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.502g 7%
Saturated fat 13.317g 12.061g 6%
Carbs 1.37g 13.82g 4%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.54mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Folate 10µg 11µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Macadamia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 1524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.