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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and spinach raw

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while spinach raw has more vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 401% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in spinach raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Spinach, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1020.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +630.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1387.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1670%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +346.4%
Contains more IronIron +201.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +955.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1094.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +298%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28305.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1840%
~equal in Choline ~19.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +599.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5028.2%
Contains more OtherOther +366.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165%
Contains more WaterWater +80.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60880%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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 Spinach raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.7µg 482.9µg 401%
Calcium 1109mg 99mg 101%
Phosphorus 729mg 49mg 97%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Sodium 1529mg 79mg 63%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0.063g 60%
Folate 10µg 194µg 46%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.897mg 35%
Protein 20g 2.86g 34%
Vitamin A 160µg 469µg 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.53mg 30%
Fats 20g 0.39g 30%
Selenium 17.7µg 1µg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Iron 0.9mg 2.71mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.189mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0.01g 15%
Potassium 125mg 558mg 13%
Calories 265kcal 23kcal 12%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 2.03mg 12%
Copper 0.238mg 0.13mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.195mg 11%
Magnesium 38mg 79mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.065mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.078mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.724mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.165g 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Carbs 1.37g 3.63g 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.42g N/A
Choline 20.7mg 19.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.254g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.