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

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How are parmigiano-Reggiano and peppermint different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium, while peppermint is higher in vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and fiber.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 94% more than peppermint.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 54 times more saturated fat than peppermint. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 13.317g of saturated fat, while peppermint contains 0.246g.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index (70) than parmigiano-Reggiano (27).

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Peppermint, fresh types were used in this article.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +356.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +248.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +898.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +355.2%
Contains more IronIron +464.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1283.5%

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1396.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1040%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.338mg

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2027.7%
Contains more OtherOther +353.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +986.9%
Contains more WaterWater +55.4%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18378.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.508g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Phosphorus 729mg 73mg 94%
Calcium 1109mg 243mg 87%
Sodium 1529mg 31mg 65%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0.246g 59%
Iron 0.9mg 5.08mg 52%
Manganese 0.085mg 1.176mg 47%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Protein 20g 3.75g 33%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Selenium 17.7µg 32%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Fats 20g 0.94g 29%
Folate 10µg 114µg 26%
Zinc 3.87mg 1.11mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.266mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0.033g 15%
Potassium 125mg 569mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1.706mg 10%
Calories 265kcal 70kcal 10%
Copper 0.238mg 0.329mg 10%
Magnesium 38mg 80mg 10%
Vitamin A 160µg 212µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.129mg 6%
Carbs 1.37g 14.89g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.082mg 4%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.338mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.508g 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 1498mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.