Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and khorasan wheat
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium and phosphorus; however, khorasan wheat has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for selenium is 116% more.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has 306 times more sodium than khorasan wheat. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 1529mg of sodium, while khorasan wheat has 5mg.
- Khorasan wheat has a higher glycemic index than parmigiano-Reggiano.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +4940.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +242.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +318.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +112.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3117.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +360.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15900% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +164.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +258.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1851.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5492.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +192% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +428.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +24.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 17.7µg | 81.5µg | 116% |
Manganese | 0.085mg | 2.735mg | 115% |
Calcium | 1109mg | 22mg | 109% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 94% | |
Sodium | 1529mg | 5mg | 66% |
Saturated fat | 13.317g | 0.196g | 60% |
Phosphorus | 729mg | 364mg | 52% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.566mg | 45% |
Fiber | 0g | 11.1g | 44% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 6.375mg | 39% |
Iron | 0.9mg | 3.77mg | 36% |
Copper | 0.238mg | 0.506mg | 30% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
Fats | 20g | 2.13g | 27% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.184mg | 23% |
Carbs | 1.37g | 70.58g | 23% |
Magnesium | 38mg | 130mg | 22% |
Starch | 52.41g | 22% | |
Vitamin A | 160µg | 1µg | 18% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.259mg | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 0.213g | 15% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.949mg | 12% |
Protein | 20g | 14.54g | 11% |
Potassium | 125mg | 403mg | 8% |
Calories | 265kcal | 337kcal | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
Zinc | 3.87mg | 3.68mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
Choline | 20.7mg | 25.8mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.621g | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.37g | 59.48g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 7.84g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.566mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.459mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.498mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | 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:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +839% |
Contains more WaterWater | +357.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +378% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5051.8% |
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
0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.621 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2762.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.4% |