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

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Significant differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Biscuit

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Biscuit is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 91% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit has 29 times less Cholesterol than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 88mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit has 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 Calcium +371.9%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.5%
Contains more Zinc +616.7%
Contains more Copper +190.2%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Manganese +344.7%
Contains more Selenium +10.2%
Equal in Potassium - 121
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 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Calcium +371.9%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.5%
Contains more Zinc +616.7%
Contains more Copper +190.2%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Manganese +344.7%
Contains more Selenium +10.2%
Equal in Potassium - 121

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 +637.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2725%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2486.8%
Contains more Folate +510%
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +637.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2725%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2486.8%
Contains more Folate +510%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +185.7%
Contains more Fats +22.7%
Contains more Water +75.1%
Contains more Other +150.9%
Contains more Carbs +3155.5%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +185.7%
Contains more Fats +22.7%
Contains more Water +75.1%
Contains more Other +150.9%
Contains more Carbs +3155.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +801.1%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +801.1%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 20g 7g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 16.3g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 265kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 0g 2.18g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 1109mg 235mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 164mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 121mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 580mg Biscuit
Zinc 3.87mg 0.54mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.082mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 17.7µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 605IU 82IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.31mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.285mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.035mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.08µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.087mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.211mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.273mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.514mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.226mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.132mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.347mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.313mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.161mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 13.317g 4.324g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Biscuit
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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 949mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.993g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.