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

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What are the main differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Rye?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Rye is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 109% higher.
  • Rye contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Rye grain 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.
Contains more Calcium +4520.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +192.2%
Contains more Magnesium +189.5%
Contains more Potassium +308%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +54.2%
Contains more Manganese +2931.8%
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 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Contains more Calcium +4520.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +192.2%
Contains more Magnesium +189.5%
Contains more Potassium +308%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +54.2%
Contains more Manganese +2931.8%

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.
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Rye
Contains more Vitamin A +5400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +989.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3645.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +247.1%
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +5400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +989.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3645.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +247.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.4%
Contains more Fats +1127%
Contains more Water +377.4%
Contains more Other +411.5%
Contains more Carbs +5437.2%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +93.4%
Contains more Fats +1127%
Contains more Water +377.4%
Contains more Other +411.5%
Contains more Carbs +5437.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2831.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2831.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66%

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 Rye
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Rye Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 60.76g Rye
Protein 20g 10.34g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 1.63g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 75.86g Rye
Calories 265kcal 338kcal Rye
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0g 0.98g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 15.1g Rye
Calcium 1109mg 24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 2.63mg Rye
Magnesium 38mg 110mg Rye
Phosphorus 729mg 332mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 510mg Rye
Sodium 1529mg 2mg Rye
Zinc 3.87mg 2.65mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.367mg Rye
Manganese 0.085mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 17.7µg 13.9µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 11IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.251mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.294mg Rye
Folate 10µg 38µg Rye
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.108mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.289mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.208mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.563mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.286mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.153mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.435mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.317mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.189mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Rye
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.208g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.767g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Rye
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
36%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 1527mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.