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 for parmigiano-Reggiano is 94% higher.
- Wheat Bread has less cholesterol.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index (27) than wheat Bread (60).
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +572.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +287.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +354.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1520% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1413.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5382.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +212.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +235.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +760% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +368.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +108.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3970.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +498.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0µg | 94% |
| Calcium | 1109mg | 165mg | 94% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 188mg | 77% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 1.377mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 0.989g | 56% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 601mg | 40% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 4.09mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 6.25mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.439mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 33.4µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Fats | 20g | 4.27g | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 1.47mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.7g | 19% |
| Folate | 10µg | 86µg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 55.77g | 18% |
| Protein | 20g | 12.96g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 1.019g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.153mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.382mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 1.72g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.198mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 5.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.456mg | 3% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 313kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 51.07g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 6.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 22.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.328g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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