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

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How are Parmigiano-Reggiano and Rice different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, and Selenium than Rice.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Parmigiano-Reggiano is 110% higher.
  • Rice has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +10990%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1595.3%
Contains more Potassium +257.1%
Contains more Zinc +689.8%
Contains more Copper +244.9%
Contains more Selenium +136%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +455.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +10990%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1595.3%
Contains more Potassium +257.1%
Contains more Zinc +689.8%
Contains more Copper +244.9%
Contains more Selenium +136%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +455.3%

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.
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Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3638.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.8%
Contains more Folate +480%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3638.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.8%
Contains more Folate +480%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +643.5%
Contains more Fats +7042.9%
Contains more Other +1811.9%
Contains more Carbs +1956.2%
Contains more Water +35.3%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +643.5%
Contains more Fats +7042.9%
Contains more Other +1811.9%
Contains more Carbs +1956.2%
Contains more Water +35.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6829.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +507.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6829.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +507.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

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 Rice
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Rice Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 27.77g Rice
Protein 20g 2.69g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 0.28g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 28.17g Rice
Calories 265kcal 130kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 0g 0.05g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 0.4g Rice
Calcium 1109mg 10mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 1.2mg Rice
Magnesium 38mg 12mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 43mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 35mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 3.87mg 0.49mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.069mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 17.7µg 7.5µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.04mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.013mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.093mg Rice
Folate 10µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.031mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.096mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.116mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.222mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.097mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.063mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.144mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.164mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.063mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Rice
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.088g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.076g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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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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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.