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

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What are the main differences between potatoes and parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Potatoes are richer in vitamin C, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 110% higher.
  • Potatoes contain less sodium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than potatoes.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
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 +240%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9141.7%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1190%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1178.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4325%

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.
Potato
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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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +830.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +1176.6%
Contains more WaterWater +56.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +875.6%
Contains more FatsFats +22122.2%
Contains more OtherOther +617%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +304800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1000%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 12mg 1109mg 110%
Phosphorus 57mg 729mg 96%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Sodium 6mg 1529mg 66%
Saturated fat 0.025g 13.317g 60%
Protein 2.05g 20g 36%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.486mg 35%
Zinc 0.3mg 3.87mg 32%
Selenium 0.4µg 17.7µg 31%
Fats 0.09g 20g 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.049mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 6.098g 15%
Copper 0.11mg 0.238mg 14%
Calories 77kcal 265kcal 9%
Potassium 425mg 125mg 9%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.114mg 6%
Carbs 17.49g 1.37g 5%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.085mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.029mg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 38mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.462g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 20.7mg 2%
Folate 15µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.325mg 1%
Iron 0.81mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 0.82g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 2µg 1.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0.752mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.292g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.