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

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What are the differences between Tortilla and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Tortilla is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 104% more.
  • Tortilla has 36 times more Vitamin B3 than Parmigiano-Reggiano. While Tortilla has 4.125mg of Vitamin B3, Parmigiano-Reggiano has only 0.114mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tortilla is lower.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types 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.
Contains more Iron +323.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
Contains more Manganese +215.3%
Contains more Calcium +1484.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +399.3%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +1109.4%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Equal in Selenium - 17.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +323.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
Contains more Manganese +215.3%
Contains more Calcium +1484.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +399.3%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +1109.4%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Equal in Selenium - 17.7

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 E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3518.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Folate +880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +325%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
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 E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3518.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Folate +880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3545.3%
Contains more Protein +174.7%
Contains more Fats +2005.3%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +329.4%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 +3545.3%
Contains more Protein +174.7%
Contains more Fats +2005.3%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +329.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3196.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3196.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Tortilla Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 1.37g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 0.95g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 49.94g 1.37g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 2.4g 0g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 3.81mg 0.9mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 146mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 105mg 125mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 482mg 1529mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.102mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.268mg 0.085mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.029mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.049mg Tortilla
Folate 98µg 10µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.182mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.286mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.53mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.157mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.122mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.326mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.165mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 13.317g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.462g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
25%
Tortilla
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 1047mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.