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

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The main differences between Minestrone and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Minestrone contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Parmigiano-Reggiano is 110% higher.
  • Minestrone is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 less Sodium -83.4%
Contains more Manganese +78.8%
Contains more Calcium +7821.4%
Contains more Iron +136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3069.6%
Contains more Zinc +1148.4%
Contains more Copper +366.7%
Equal in Potassium - 125
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains less Sodium -83.4%
Contains more Manganese +78.8%
Contains more Calcium +7821.4%
Contains more Iron +136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3069.6%
Contains more Zinc +1148.4%
Contains more Copper +366.7%
Equal in Potassium - 125

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
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 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +240.1%
Contains more Water +80.5%
Contains more Protein +1029.9%
Contains more Fats +1823.1%
Contains more Other +569.2%
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 +240.1%
Contains more Water +80.5%
Contains more Protein +1029.9%
Contains more Fats +1823.1%
Contains more Other +569.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2002.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.462
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2002.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.462

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 1.37g Minestrone
Protein 1.77g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 1.04g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 4.66g 1.37g Minestrone
Calories 34kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0.4g 0g Minestrone
Calcium 14mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.38mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 3mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 23mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 130mg 125mg Minestrone
Sodium 254mg 1529mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.31mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.051mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.152mg 0.085mg Minestrone
Selenium 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 970IU 605IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.114mg Minestrone
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.049mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 15µg 10µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.043mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.054mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.098mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.076mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.018mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.074mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.03mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 1mg 88mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.23g 13.317g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.462g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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
9%
Minestrone
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 1275mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $3.2)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.