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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and chicken sandwich?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and copper, yet chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 105% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 17 times more vitamin B12 than chicken sandwich. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 2.26µg of vitamin B12, while chicken sandwich has 0.13µg.
  • Chicken sandwich contains less saturated fat.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than chicken sandwich.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1812.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +534.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +294.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96%
Contains more IronIron +96.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1638.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +693.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6671.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +681.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +370%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.9%
Contains more FatsFats +78.7%
Contains more OtherOther +197.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1424.8%
~equal in Water ~48.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.7%

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 Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 58mg 105%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.13µg 89%
Phosphorus 729mg 185mg 78%
Saturated fat 13.317g 2.123g 51%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 7.72mg 48%
Sodium 1529mg 753mg 34%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.61mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.383mg 26%
Copper 0.238mg 0.067mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3.177g 18%
Cholesterol 88mg 35mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 1.2mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.23mg 17%
Vitamin A 160µg 3µg 17%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 2.41mg 15%
Fats 20g 11.19g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.3mg 14%
Iron 0.9mg 1.77mg 11%
Folate 10µg 47µg 9%
Protein 20g 16.28g 7%
Carbs 1.37g 20.89g 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.219mg 6%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 8.5µg 6%
Selenium 17.7µg 19.9µg 4%
Potassium 125mg 245mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 4.481g 4%
Choline 20.7mg 35.3mg 3%
Magnesium 38mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Calories 265kcal 250kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 15IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Chicken sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 776mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.194g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.