Caramel vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are caramel and parmigiano-Reggiano different?
- Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher than caramel in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 97% more than caramel.
- Caramel is lower in saturated fat.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index (65) than parmigiano-Reggiano (27).
Candies, caramels 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +123.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +703.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +542.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1222.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +779.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +539.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +672.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +883.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +255.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +653.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +158.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 138mg | 1109mg | 97% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 729mg | 88% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 2.26µg | 82% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 1529mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 13.317g | 49% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 3.87mg | 31% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 20g | 31% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 17.7µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 88mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 77g | 1.37g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.238mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.462g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.486mg | 18% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 20g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 160µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 6.098g | 11% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.9mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.325mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.029mg | 6% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 265kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 38mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 125mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8mg | 20.7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 15IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 2.983mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 2.459mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 1.498mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5520.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +334.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +495.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +346.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
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 | -81.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +652.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +295.5% |
