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

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Significant differences between Leek and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Leek has more Vitamin K, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily Calcium needs 105% more than Leek.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 28 times less Vitamin K than Leek. Leek has 47µg of Vitamin K, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has 1.7µg.
  • Leek contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw 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 Iron +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +465.9%
Contains more Calcium +1779.7%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1982.9%
Contains more Zinc +3125%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +1670%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +465.9%
Contains more Calcium +1779.7%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1982.9%
Contains more Zinc +3125%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +1670%

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.
Leek
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Contains more Vitamin A +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375.5%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin K +2664.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375.5%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin K +2664.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +932.8%
Contains more Water +64%
Contains more Protein +1233.3%
Contains more Fats +6566.7%
Contains more Other +664.8%
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 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 Carbs +932.8%
Contains more Water +64%
Contains more Protein +1233.3%
Contains more Fats +6566.7%
Contains more Other +664.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.3%
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Leek Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 1.37g Leek
Protein 1.5g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 0.3g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 14.15g 1.37g Leek
Calories 61kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 3.9g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 1.8g 0g Leek
Calcium 59mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 2.1mg 0.9mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 35mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 180mg 125mg Leek
Sodium 20mg 1529mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.12mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.481mg 0.085mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 1667IU 605IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.17mg Leek
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.029mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.114mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.049mg Leek
Folate 64µg 10µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 47µg 1.7µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.063mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.052mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.096mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.078mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.018mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.056mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.025mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 13.317g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.462g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leek Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Leek
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 1509mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.277g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.