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

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The main differences between wasabi and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Wasabi has more vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for parmigiano-Reggiano is 98% higher.
  • Wasabi is lower in sodium.
  • Wasabi has a higher glycemic index than parmigiano-Reggiano.

Food types used in this article are Wasabi, root, raw 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.
Wasabi
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
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 +81.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +354.4%
Contains more IronIron +14.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +360%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +811.3%

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.
Wasabi
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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
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 +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +551.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +459.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 +1618.2%
Contains more WaterWater +36.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +316.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3074.6%
Contains more OtherOther +318.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 128mg 1109mg 98%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Phosphorus 80mg 729mg 93%
Sodium 17mg 1529mg 66%
Saturated fat 13.317g 61%
Vitamin C 41.9mg 0mg 47%
Selenium 17.7µg 32%
Fiber 7.8g 0g 31%
Protein 4.8g 20g 30%
Fats 0.63g 20g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.486mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Zinc 1.62mg 3.87mg 20%
Vitamin A 2µg 160µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.049mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 15%
Manganese 0.391mg 0.085mg 13%
Potassium 568mg 125mg 13%
Copper 0.155mg 0.238mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.029mg 9%
Calories 109kcal 265kcal 8%
Carbs 23.54g 1.37g 7%
Magnesium 69mg 38mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 0.114mg 4%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Iron 1.03mg 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.325mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Folate 18µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 15.74g 1.37g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wasabi 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
23%
Wasabi
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 1512mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.