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

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Differences between parsley and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Parsley has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate, while parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 1365% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in parsley is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsley, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +343.2%
Contains more IronIron +588.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +703.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +261.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1156.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17600%

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.
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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1051.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +96370.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 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 CarbsCarbs +362%
Contains more WaterWater +73.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +573.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2431.6%
Contains more OtherOther +265%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 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 -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1967.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +272.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 1.7µg 1365%
Vitamin C 133mg 0mg 148%
Calcium 138mg 1109mg 97%
Phosphorus 58mg 729mg 96%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Iron 6.2mg 0.9mg 66%
Sodium 56mg 1529mg 64%
Saturated fat 0.132g 13.317g 60%
Folate 152µg 10µg 36%
Protein 2.97g 20g 34%
Selenium 0.1µg 17.7µg 32%
Fats 0.79g 20g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.486mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin A 421µg 160µg 29%
Zinc 1.07mg 3.87mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 6.098g 15%
Potassium 554mg 125mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Calories 36kcal 265kcal 11%
Copper 0.149mg 0.238mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 0.114mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.029mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.17mg 4%
Magnesium 50mg 38mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.049mg 3%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.085mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.462g 2%
Carbs 6.33g 1.37g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.325mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 20.7mg 1%
Net carbs 3.03g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.204mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.042mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsley 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
379%
Parsley
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 1473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.185g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.