Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and taco?
- Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and copper, yet taco is richer in fiber.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 102% higher.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has 8 times more vitamin B2 than taco. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.486mg of vitamin B2, while taco has 0.06mg.
- Taco contains less sodium.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than taco.
We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1146.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +209.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +309.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +710% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +143% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1347.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 1109mg | 89mg | 102% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 178mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.93µg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 397mg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 4.384g | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.06mg | 33% |
| Protein | 20g | 8.86g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 28mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 1.75mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.077mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 3.042g | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 20µg | 16% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 9.2µg | 15% |
| Fats | 20g | 12.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 15.3µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1.65mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.249mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 7% | |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 19.85g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 1.19mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 4.411g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 209mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +411.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1348.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +558.4% |
