Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and cayenne pepper
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium and vitamin B12; however, cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin K.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 213% more than parmigiano-Reggiano.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.
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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 | +649.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +101.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1511.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +766.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2252.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1200.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17447.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1031% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7532.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4623.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +960% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +148.8% |
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:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +528.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4033.6% |
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
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1711.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 160µg | 2081µg | 213% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 29.83mg | 198% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 2.45mg | 185% |
| Fiber | 0g | 27.2g | 109% |
| Calcium | 1109mg | 148mg | 96% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0µg | 94% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 7.8mg | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 76.4mg | 85% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 2mg | 83% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 80.3µg | 66% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 30mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 293mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 2014mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 8.701mg | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 8.37g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 3.26g | 46% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.919mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 152mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.328mg | 25% |
| Folate | 10µg | 106µg | 24% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 56.63g | 18% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 8.8µg | 16% |
| Protein | 20g | 12.01g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.373mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 2.48mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 2.75g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 51.5mg | 6% |
| Fats | 20g | 17.27g | 4% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 318kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 10.34g | 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
40%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1499mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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.