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Brown sugar vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brown sugar and parmigiano-Reggiano different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher than brown sugar in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for phosphorus, 104% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar is lower in sodium.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index (71) than parmigiano-Reggiano (27).

Sugars, brown and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types were 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 -98.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +322.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1236.1%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +406.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18125%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1375%
~equal in Potassium ~125mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.114mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 +7059.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3676.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1684.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar 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 Brown sugar Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Phosphorus 4mg 729mg 104%
Calcium 83mg 1109mg 103%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Sodium 28mg 1529mg 65%
Saturated fat 0g 13.317g 61%
Protein 0.12g 20g 40%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.486mg 37%
Zinc 0.03mg 3.87mg 35%
Carbs 98.09g 1.37g 32%
Fats 0g 20g 31%
Selenium 1.2µg 17.7µg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Copper 0.047mg 0.238mg 21%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.098g 15%
Magnesium 9mg 38mg 7%
Calories 380kcal 265kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.325mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.462g 3%
Choline 2.3mg 20.7mg 3%
Folate 1µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.029mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Iron 0.71mg 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.085mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.049mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 1.37g N/A
Potassium 133mg 125mg 0%
Sugar 97.02g 0g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.114mg 0%
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1501mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $3.2)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.