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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Parmigiano-Reggiano and Wheat Bread different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Wheat Bread is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Parmigiano-Reggiano is 94% higher.
  • Wheat Bread has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Bread, wheat, toasted are the varieties 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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
4
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6
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Calcium +572.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.8%
Contains more Zinc +163.3%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Iron +354.4%
Contains more Magnesium +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Manganese +1520%
Contains more Selenium +88.7%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Wheat Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains more Calcium +572.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.8%
Contains more Zinc +163.3%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Iron +354.4%
Contains more Magnesium +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Manganese +1520%
Contains more Selenium +88.7%

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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
4
:
8
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1413.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5382.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.2%
Contains more Folate +760%
Contains more Vitamin K +235.3%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
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%
Wheat Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1413.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5382.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.2%
Contains more Folate +760%
Contains more Vitamin K +235.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
4
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1
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Protein +54.3%
Contains more Fats +368.4%
Contains more Water +108.8%
Contains more Other +189.9%
Contains more Carbs +3970.8%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Wheat Bread
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Protein +54.3%
Contains more Fats +368.4%
Contains more Water +108.8%
Contains more Other +189.9%
Contains more Carbs +3970.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
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:
2
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +498.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.3%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Wheat Bread
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +498.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.3%

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 Wheat Bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Protein 20g 12.96g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 4.27g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Calories 265kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Sugar 0g 6.42g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 1109mg 165mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 38mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 729mg 188mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 1529mg 601mg Wheat Bread
Zinc 3.87mg 1.47mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.198mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 17.7µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 605IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.382mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.153mg Wheat Bread
Folate 10µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.092mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.299mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.258mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.461mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.215mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.105mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.315mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.31mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.15mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 1.019g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Wheat Bread
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
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.328g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.