Egg vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between eggs and parmigiano-Reggiano
- Eggs have more copper, choline, and selenium; however, parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 196% more than parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Eggs have 14 times more choline than parmigiano-Reggiano. While eggs have 293.8mg of choline, parmigiano-Reggiano has only 20.7mg.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.
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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 IronIron | +32.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +740.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +280% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2118% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +268.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +323.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +226.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +505.9% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +450% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +330.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +340% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +1319.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +103.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +466.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 2mg | 0.238mg | 196% |
Calcium | 50mg | 1109mg | 106% |
Cholesterol | 373mg | 88mg | 95% |
Phosphorus | 172mg | 729mg | 80% |
Sodium | 124mg | 1529mg | 61% |
Choline | 293.8mg | 20.7mg | 50% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 2.26µg | 48% |
Saturated fat | 3.267g | 13.317g | 46% |
Zinc | 1.05mg | 3.87mg | 26% |
Selenium | 30.8µg | 17.7µg | 24% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.325mg | 21% |
Protein | 12.58g | 20g | 15% |
Fats | 10.61g | 20g | 14% |
Vitamin D | 87IU | 15IU | 9% |
Folate | 44µg | 10µg | 9% |
Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0.4µg | 9% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 38mg | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.049mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.462g | 6% |
Calories | 155kcal | 265kcal | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 6.098g | 5% |
Iron | 1.19mg | 0.9mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.029mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.486mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 149µg | 160µg | 1% |
Carbs | 1.12g | 1.37g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.12g | 1.37g | N/A |
Potassium | 126mg | 125mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.12g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.604mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.075mg | 2.983mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.904mg | 2.459mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.767mg | 1.498mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Contains more WaterWater | +47.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +59% |
Contains more FatsFats | +88.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +650.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +206.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.6% |