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

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What are the main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and pumpkin?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet pumpkin is richer in vitamin A.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 158% higher.
  • Pumpkin contains less cholesterol.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than pumpkin.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Pumpkin, raw types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 6.3% 30% 30% 42% 8.7% 19% 0.13% 16% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5181%
Contains more IronIron +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1109.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1556.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.1%

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 30% 142% 21% 0% 13% 25% 11% 18% 14% 0% 2.8% 12% 4.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +341.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +523.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.298mg

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
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1900%
Contains more FatsFats +19900%
Contains more OtherOther +903.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +374.5%
Contains more WaterWater +81%

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
74% 19% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.005 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46807.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9140%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Pumpkin DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 21mg 109%
Phosphorus 729mg 44mg 98%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Sodium 1529mg 1mg 66%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0.052g 60%
Protein 20g 1g 38%
Selenium 17.7µg 0.3µg 32%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.32mg 32%
Fats 20g 0.1g 31%
Vitamin A 160µg 426µg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.11mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0.013g 15%
Calories 265kcal 26kcal 12%
Copper 0.238mg 0.127mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 9mg 10%
Potassium 125mg 340mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.06mg 6%
Magnesium 38mg 12mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.005g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.6mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.125mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Choline 20.7mg 8.2mg 2%
Folate 10µg 16µg 2%
Carbs 1.37g 6.5g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.061mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.298mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 6g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.054mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.032mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
23%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 1528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.265g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.