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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Sweet potato

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium, while Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 108% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sweet potato is lower.

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

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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 Calcium +3596.7%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +1451.1%
Contains more Zinc +1190%
Contains more Copper +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +2850%
Contains more Potassium +169.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +203.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3596.7%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +1451.1%
Contains more Zinc +1190%
Contains more Copper +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +2850%
Contains more Potassium +169.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +203.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +696.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2245%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.5%
Equal in Folate - 11
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +696.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2245%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.5%
Equal in Folate - 11
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1173.9%
Contains more Fats +39900%
Contains more Other +719.4%
Contains more Carbs +1368.6%
Contains more Water +52.7%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +1173.9%
Contains more Fats +39900%
Contains more Other +719.4%
Contains more Carbs +1368.6%
Contains more Water +52.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +609700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +609700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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 Sweet potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 20g 1.57g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 0.05g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 20.12g Sweet potato
Calories 265kcal 86kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 0g 4.18g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 3g Sweet potato
Calcium 1109mg 30mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.61mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 25mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 47mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 337mg Sweet potato
Sodium 1529mg 55mg Sweet potato
Zinc 3.87mg 0.3mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.151mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.258mg Sweet potato
Selenium 17.7µg 0.6µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.078mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.061mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.557mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.209mg Sweet potato
Folate 10µg 11µg Sweet potato
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.8µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.031mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.083mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.055mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.092mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.066mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.089mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.086mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.031mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.001g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.014g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1474mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.299g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.