Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and tamale
- Tamale contains less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and copper than parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 108% higher.
- Tamale contains 7 times less phosphorus than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 729mg of phosphorus, while tamale contains 99mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tamale is lower.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Tamales (Navajo).
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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 | +72.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3724.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +277.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +161.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +636.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +195% |
Contains more IronIron | +35.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.7% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +507.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +318.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1294.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 1109mg | 29mg | 108% |
Phosphorus | 729mg | 99mg | 90% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.54µg | 72% |
Saturated fat | 13.317g | 2.396g | 50% |
Sodium | 1529mg | 427mg | 48% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.08mg | 31% |
Protein | 20g | 6.28g | 27% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 17mg | 24% |
Zinc | 3.87mg | 1.48mg | 22% |
Selenium | 17.7µg | 6µg | 21% |
Fats | 20g | 6.12g | 21% |
Copper | 0.238mg | 0.063mg | 19% |
Vitamin A | 160µg | 0µg | 18% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1.59mg | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 2.739g | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
Calories | 265kcal | 153kcal | 6% |
Carbs | 1.37g | 18.12g | 6% |
Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
Iron | 0.9mg | 1.22mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 38mg | 22mg | 4% |
Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.174mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.688g | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.205mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Folate | 10µg | 15µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.37g | 15.02g | N/A |
Potassium | 125mg | 131mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 0.99g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.983mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.459mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.498mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 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:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +218.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +226.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +481.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1222.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +34.6% |
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
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.9% |