Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and candy bar
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, while candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11765% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in candy bar is lower.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of candy bar is 51.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Candies, peanut bar.
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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 | +1321.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +276.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +189.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +225.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +225.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1362.4% |
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 | +247.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2311.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6849.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +312144.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +42% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 153mg | 11765% |
Calcium | 1109mg | 78mg | 103% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0µg | 94% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 10.65g | 68% |
Sodium | 1529mg | 156mg | 60% |
Phosphorus | 729mg | 308mg | 60% |
Copper | 0.238mg | 0.774mg | 60% |
Manganese | 0.085mg | 1.243mg | 50% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 7.922mg | 49% |
Saturated fat | 13.317g | 4.678g | 39% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 16.721g | 27% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.14mg | 27% |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 4.1mg | 26% |
Selenium | 17.7µg | 4.7µg | 24% |
Fats | 20g | 33.7g | 21% |
Vitamin A | 160µg | 0µg | 18% |
Magnesium | 38mg | 110mg | 17% |
Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
Folate | 10µg | 75µg | 16% |
Carbs | 1.37g | 47.4g | 15% |
Calories | 265kcal | 522kcal | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.83mg | 10% |
Protein | 20g | 15.5g | 9% |
Potassium | 125mg | 407mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
Choline | 20.7mg | 29.4mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
Iron | 0.9mg | 0.97mg | 1% |
Zinc | 3.87mg | 3.94mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.37g | 43.3g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 42.22g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.983mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.459mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.498mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.385mg | 0% |
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:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +29% |
Contains more WaterWater | +3062.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +346.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +68.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3359.9% |
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
4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +174.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2205.2% |