Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and shrimp
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and monounsaturated fat; however, shrimp is higher in copper.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily calcium needs 104% more than shrimp.
- Shrimp contains 238 times less saturated fat than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 13.317g of saturated fat, while shrimp contains 0.056g.
- The glycemic index of shrimp is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).
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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 | +1484.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +76.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +136% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +59.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 1109mg | 70mg | 104% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 94% | |
Phosphorus | 729mg | 237mg | 70% |
Sodium | 1529mg | 111mg | 62% |
Saturated fat | 13.317g | 0.056g | 60% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 37% | |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 189mg | 34% |
Selenium | 17.7µg | 32% | |
Fats | 20g | 0.28g | 30% |
Zinc | 3.87mg | 1.64mg | 20% |
Vitamin A | 160µg | 18% | |
Copper | 0.238mg | 0.379mg | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 0.048g | 15% |
Calories | 265kcal | 99kcal | 8% |
Protein | 20g | 23.98g | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 7% | |
Iron | 0.9mg | 0.51mg | 5% |
Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 4% | |
Potassium | 125mg | 259mg | 4% |
Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.079g | 3% |
Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 2% | |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Carbs | 1.37g | 0.2g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.37g | 0.2g | N/A |
Magnesium | 38mg | 39mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.002g | 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 - EPA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 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:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats | +7042.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +585% |
Contains more OtherOther | +563.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +46.9% |
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
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12604.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +484.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |