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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.

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.
Lamb
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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%
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.
Lamb
8
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% 0% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
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
~equal in Water ~50.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
67% 31% 2%
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.
Lamb Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Calories 294kcal 265kcal Lamb
Protein 24.52g 20g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 20g Lamb
Net carbs 0g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 0g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 97mg 88mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 2IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 23mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 17mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 310mg 125mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.9mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Zinc 4.46mg 3.87mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 72mg 1529mg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.022mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 26.4µg 17.7µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.029mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.114mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.325mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.049mg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.26µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.7µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 10µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 20.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 13.317g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 6.098g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.462g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.24mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 1.908mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.166mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.629mg 0.369mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.323mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.777mg 0.752mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
52%
Lamb
39%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.487g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.