Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and skipjack tuna
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and copper; however, skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 117% higher.
- Skipjack tuna has 33 times less sodium than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 1529mg of sodium, while skipjack tuna has 47mg.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index than skipjack tuna.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +2897.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +116.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +268.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +155.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +347.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +317.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +77.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +164.4% |
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 | +788.9% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +298.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16352.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1902% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 18.756mg | 117% |
Calcium | 1109mg | 37mg | 107% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.981mg | 72% |
Sodium | 1529mg | 47mg | 64% |
Phosphorus | 729mg | 285mg | 63% |
Saturated fat | 13.317g | 0.42g | 59% |
Selenium | 17.7µg | 46.8µg | 53% |
Fats | 20g | 1.29g | 29% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.122mg | 28% |
Zinc | 3.87mg | 1.05mg | 26% |
Protein | 20g | 28.21g | 16% |
Vitamin A | 160µg | 18µg | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 0.243g | 15% |
Copper | 0.238mg | 0.11mg | 14% |
Potassium | 125mg | 522mg | 12% |
Iron | 0.9mg | 1.6mg | 9% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 60mg | 9% |
Calories | 265kcal | 132kcal | 7% |
Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 2.19µg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.019mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.485mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 38mg | 44mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
Carbs | 1.37g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.37g | 0g | N/A |
Folate | 10µg | 10µg | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.403g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.519mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.983mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.459mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.498mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.091g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.237g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | 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:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats | +1450.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +23.1% |
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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
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2409.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |