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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Thyme

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Thyme is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Thyme covers your daily need of Iron 207% more than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Thyme has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Thyme, fresh.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +173.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +587.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +321.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +387.2%
Contains more IronIron +1838.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1922.4%

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% 36% 3.4% 12% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
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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 534% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +685.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +610.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.471mg

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
Thyme
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +259.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1090.5%
Contains more OtherOther +150.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1684.7%
Contains more WaterWater +28.7%

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
Thyme
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7428.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.2%

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 Thyme
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Thyme Opinion
Calories 265kcal 101kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 5.56g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 1.68g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 1.37g 10.45g Thyme
Carbs 1.37g 24.45g Thyme
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 1109mg 405mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 609mg Thyme
Iron 0.9mg 17.45mg Thyme
Fiber 0g 14g Thyme
Copper 0.238mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 3.87mg 1.81mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 106mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 605IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A 160µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.048mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.471mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.348mg Thyme
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg 45µg Thyme
Choline 20.7mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.081g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.532g Thyme
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.114mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.154mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.285mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.262mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.126mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.307mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
39%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 1520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.