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

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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and peanuts

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, while peanuts have more copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin B1.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 102% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in peanuts is lower.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanuts is 13, while the glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Peanuts, all types, 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%
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1105.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +342.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +464%
Contains more IronIron +408.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +380.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2175.3%

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%
Peanut
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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% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +443.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +610.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
Contains more CholineCholine +153.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +678.5%
Contains more OtherOther +244.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29%
Contains more FatsFats +146.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1077.4%

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
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +300.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3267.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Peanut DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 92mg 102%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 15.558g 101%
Copper 0.238mg 1.144mg 101%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Manganese 0.085mg 1.934mg 80%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 12.066mg 75%
Sodium 1529mg 18mg 66%
Folate 10µg 240µg 58%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 8.33mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.64mg 51%
Phosphorus 729mg 376mg 50%
Iron 0.9mg 4.58mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 24.426g 46%
Fats 20g 49.24g 45%
Fiber 0g 8.5g 34%
Saturated fat 13.317g 6.279g 32%
Magnesium 38mg 168mg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 1.767mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.135mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.348mg 23%
Selenium 17.7µg 7.2µg 19%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Potassium 125mg 705mg 17%
Calories 265kcal 567kcal 15%
Protein 20g 25.8g 12%
Choline 20.7mg 52.5mg 6%
Zinc 3.87mg 3.27mg 5%
Carbs 1.37g 16.13g 5%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 1511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.