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Candy bar vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Candy bar and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11765% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 69 times less Vitamin B3 than Candy bar. Candy bar contains 7.922mg of Vitamin B3, while Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.114mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Candy bar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar 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.
Contains more Magnesium +189.5%
Contains more Potassium +225.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Copper +225.2%
Contains more Manganese +1362.4%
Contains more Calcium +1321.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.7%
Contains more Selenium +276.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.9
Equal in Zinc - 3.87
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Magnesium +189.5%
Contains more Potassium +225.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Copper +225.2%
Contains more Manganese +1362.4%
Contains more Calcium +1321.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.7%
Contains more Selenium +276.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.9
Equal in Zinc - 3.87

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 +2311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6849.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312144.9%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
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 +2311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6849.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312144.9%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +68.5%
Contains more Carbs +3359.9%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Water +3062.5%
Contains more Other +346.1%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +68.5%
Contains more Carbs +3359.9%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Water +3062.5%
Contains more Other +346.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2205.2%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2205.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 1.37g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 33.7g 20g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 1.37g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 265kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.97mg 0.9mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 38mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 407mg 125mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 1529mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 3.87mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.238mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.085mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 0IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.17mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.029mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.114mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.325mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.049mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 10µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.52mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.534mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.986mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.545mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.185mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.638mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.385mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 13.317g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 6.098g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.462g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Candy bar 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
2975%
Candy bar
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1373mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.639g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.