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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Baking powder

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 477% more than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Baking powder has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.

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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 +40.7%
Contains more Potassium +525%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Zinc +38600%
Contains more Copper +2280%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +8750%
Contains more Calcium +429.8%
Contains more Iron +1124.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +200.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Potassium +525%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Zinc +38600%
Contains more Copper +2280%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +8750%
Contains more Calcium +429.8%
Contains more Iron +1124.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +200.5%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +912%
Contains more Carbs +1921.9%
Contains more Other +738.1%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +912%
Contains more Carbs +1921.9%
Contains more Other +738.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 27.5g Baking powder
Protein 20g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 27.7g Baking powder
Calories 265kcal 53kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 0.2g Baking powder
Calcium 1109mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 0.9mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 38mg 27mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 125mg 20mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 10600mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Zinc 3.87mg 0.01mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.01mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.011mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 0.2µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Baking powder
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Sodium (difference - 9071mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.317g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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.

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.