Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and saffron
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, while saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1231% higher.
- The amount of sodium in saffron is lower.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of saffron is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Spices, saffron.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +899.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +255% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +189.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +216.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +594.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1279.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33321.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +492.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +296.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1180.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1961.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +830% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 28.408mg | 1231% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 11.1mg | 128% |
| Calcium | 1109mg | 111mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0µg | 94% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 1.01mg | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 252mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 148mg | 60% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 264mg | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 1.586g | 53% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 1724mg | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 1.09mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 5.6µg | 22% |
| Fats | 20g | 5.85g | 22% |
| Folate | 10µg | 93µg | 21% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 65.37g | 21% |
| Protein | 20g | 11.43g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.267mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 27µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 0.429g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 2.067g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.328mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1.46mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.115mg | 7% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 265kcal | 310kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +241.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +325.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4671.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1321.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +347.4% |
