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

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How are mayonnaise and parmigiano-Reggiano different?

  • Mayonnaise is higher in vitamin K and vitamin E; however, parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for mayonnaise is 134% higher.
  • Mayonnaise contains 19 times more vitamin E than parmigiano-Reggiano. While mayonnaise contains 3.28mg of vitamin E, parmigiano-Reggiano contains only 0.17mg.
  • Mayonnaise has less sodium.

Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
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 less SodiumSodium -58.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13762.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +525%
Contains more IronIron +328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1152.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2480%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3371.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1114.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +669.6%

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 0% 5.3% 66% 3% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
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 EVitamin E +1829.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9488.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1783.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 FatsFats +274.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1983.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.4%
Contains more WaterWater +133.7%
Contains more OtherOther +307.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 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 -12.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +176.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9573.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 0.462g 295%
Vitamin K 163µg 1.7µg 134%
Calcium 8mg 1109mg 110%
Phosphorus 21mg 729mg 101%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 2.26µg 89%
Fats 74.85g 20g 84%
Sodium 635mg 1529mg 39%
Protein 0.96g 20g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.486mg 36%
Zinc 0.15mg 3.87mg 34%
Selenium 2.3µg 17.7µg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 16.843g 6.098g 27%
Copper 0.019mg 0.238mg 24%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.17mg 21%
Calories 680kcal 265kcal 21%
Vitamin A 16µg 160µg 16%
Cholesterol 42mg 88mg 15%
Magnesium 1mg 38mg 9%
Iron 0.21mg 0.9mg 9%
Saturated fat 11.703g 13.317g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.325mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.049mg 3%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.085mg 3%
Potassium 20mg 125mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.029mg 2%
Choline 34.2mg 20.7mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.114mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg 1%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 15IU 1%
Carbs 0.57g 1.37g 0%
Net carbs 0.57g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 0.57g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.187g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.095mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.035mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.752mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
41%
Mayonnaise
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise contains less Sodium (difference - 894mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.614g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.