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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Brown rice

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium, while Brown rice has more Manganese.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 111% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Brown rice is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.

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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 +36866.7%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +607.8%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains more Zinc +445.1%
Contains more Copper +124.5%
Contains more Selenium +205.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +1045.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
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 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +36866.7%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +607.8%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains more Zinc +445.1%
Contains more Copper +124.5%
Contains more Selenium +205.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +1045.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 39

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +604.3%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +513.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.17
Equal in Folate - 9
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% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +604.3%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +513.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.17
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +629.9%
Contains more Fats +1961.9%
Contains more Other +1725%
Contains more Carbs +1767.2%
Contains more Water +38.9%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +629.9%
Contains more Fats +1961.9%
Contains more Other +1725%
Contains more Carbs +1767.2%
Contains more Water +38.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1552.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1552.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

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 Brown rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 20g 2.74g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 0.97g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 265kcal 123kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 0g 0.24g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 1.6g Brown rice
Calcium 1109mg 3mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.56mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 729mg 103mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 86mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 3.87mg 0.71mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.106mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 17.7µg 5.8µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.17mg
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.069mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.38mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 10µg 9µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.2µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.033mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.095mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.214mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.099mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.058mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.133mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.151mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.066mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.26g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.369g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.366g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Brown 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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1525mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.