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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are parmigiano-Reggiano and potato salad different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and copper, while potato salad is higher in vitamin C.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 109% more than potato salad.
  • Potato salad is lower in saturated fat.
  • Potato salad has a higher glycemic index (45) than parmigiano-Reggiano (27).

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Potato salad, home-prepared 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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5736.8%
Contains more IronIron +38.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1148.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1301.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +331.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.8%

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +680.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.8%

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +646.3%
Contains more FatsFats +143.9%
Contains more OtherOther +311.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +715.3%
Contains more WaterWater +50.2%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +145.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +708.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Potato salad DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 19mg 109%
Phosphorus 729mg 52mg 97%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Saturated fat 13.317g 1.429g 54%
Sodium 1529mg 529mg 43%
Protein 20g 2.68g 35%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.06mg 33%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.31mg 32%
Selenium 17.7µg 4.1µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3.737g 22%
Fats 20g 8.2g 18%
Vitamin A 160µg 32µg 14%
Copper 0.238mg 0.118mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 2.48g 9%
Cholesterol 88mg 68mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.141mg 7%
Calories 265kcal 143kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.89mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Magnesium 38mg 15mg 5%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.077mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.534mg 4%
Potassium 125mg 254mg 4%
Carbs 1.37g 11.17g 3%
Iron 0.9mg 0.65mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.101mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 9.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1000mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.888g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.