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

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What are the main differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Chocolate?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, yet Chocolate is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 105% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 64 times more Sodium than Chocolate. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 1529mg of Sodium, while Chocolate has 24mg.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Contains more Calcium +1880.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.9%
Contains more Zinc +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +490%
Contains more Iron +791.1%
Contains more Magnesium +284.2%
Contains more Potassium +347.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +331.9%
Contains more Manganese +1569.4%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +1880.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.9%
Contains more Zinc +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +490%
Contains more Iron +791.1%
Contains more Magnesium +284.2%
Contains more Potassium +347.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +331.9%
Contains more Manganese +1569.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +872%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +882.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +536%
Contains more Vitamin K +376.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +1110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +872%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +882.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +536%
Contains more Vitamin K +376.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +309.8%
Contains more Water +5116.5%
Contains more Other +372.4%
Contains more Fats +56.4%
Contains more Carbs +4365%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +309.8%
Contains more Water +5116.5%
Contains more Other +372.4%
Contains more Fats +56.4%
Contains more Carbs +4365%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.4%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 20g 4.88g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 1.37g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 265kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 0g 47.9g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 1109mg 56mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 38mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 729mg 206mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 1529mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 3.87mg 2.01mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.085mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 17.7µg 3µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 50IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 2µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.025mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.05mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.297mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.042mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.23µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 18.519g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.202g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1505mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.