Lamb vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lamb and parmigiano-Reggiano?
- Lamb is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, and choline, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and copper.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 109% higher.
- Lamb has 58 times more vitamin B3 than parmigiano-Reggiano. Lamb has 6.66mg of vitamin B3, while parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.114mg.
- Lamb contains less saturated fat.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index than parmigiano-Reggiano.
We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 PotassiumPotassium | +148% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6423.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +287.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +286.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5742.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +170.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +352.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +879.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~20g
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Water
~50.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 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 | -33.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +226.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 17mg | 1109mg | 109% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 729mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 1529mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 0.114mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 13.317g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.486mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 17.7µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.238mg | 13% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 20.7mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.26µg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.9mg | 12% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 20g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.462g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 6.098g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.325mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.049mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.029mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 3.87mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 125mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 15IU | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 265kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 20g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.983mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.459mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.498mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
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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
52%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.487g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.