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

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

  • Pumpkin is richer in vitamin A, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 158% higher.
  • Pumpkin contains less saturated fat.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than pumpkin.

We used Pumpkin, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.3% 30% 30% 42% 8.7% 19% 0.13% 16% 1.6%
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 +172%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5181%
Contains more IronIron +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1109.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1556.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5800%

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 30% 142% 21% 0% 13% 25% 11% 18% 14% 0% 2.8% 12% 4.5%
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 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +523.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +341.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +152.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.325mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 +374.5%
Contains more WaterWater +81%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1900%
Contains more FatsFats +19900%
Contains more OtherOther +903.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 19% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.005 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46807.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9140%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 21mg 1109mg 109%
Phosphorus 44mg 729mg 98%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Sodium 1mg 1529mg 66%
Saturated fat 0.052g 13.317g 60%
Protein 1g 20g 38%
Selenium 0.3µg 17.7µg 32%
Zinc 0.32mg 3.87mg 32%
Fats 0.1g 20g 31%
Vitamin A 426µg 160µg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.486mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 6.098g 15%
Calories 26kcal 265kcal 12%
Copper 0.127mg 0.238mg 12%
Vitamin C 9mg 0mg 10%
Potassium 340mg 125mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.17mg 6%
Magnesium 12mg 38mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.462g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.114mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.125mg 0.085mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.029mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Choline 8.2mg 20.7mg 2%
Folate 16µg 10µg 2%
Carbs 6.5g 1.37g 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.049mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.325mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 6g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.046mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.054mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin 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
23%
Pumpkin
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 1528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.265g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.