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

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How are parmigiano-Reggiano and chocolate brownie different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2, while chocolate brownie is higher in manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 105% more than chocolate brownie.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 14 times more vitamin B12 than chocolate brownie. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 2.26µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate brownie contains 0.16µg.
  • Chocolate brownie is lower in sodium.
  • Chocolate brownie has a higher glycemic index (42) than parmigiano-Reggiano (27).

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types were 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.
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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1845.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +299%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +452.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.8%
Contains more IronIron +104.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +590.6%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1312.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +386.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +761.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
~equal in Vitamin A ~176µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.328mg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +222.6%
Contains more WaterWater +301.6%
Contains more OtherOther +322.6%
Contains more FatsFats +45.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3564.2%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1937.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 57mg 105%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.16µg 88%
Phosphorus 729mg 132mg 85%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 9.412g 60%
Sodium 1529mg 343mg 52%
Protein 20g 6.2g 28%
Saturated fat 13.317g 7.319g 27%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.97mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.19mg 23%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.587mg 22%
Copper 0.238mg 0.388mg 17%
Carbs 1.37g 50.2g 16%
Fats 20g 29.1g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 10.839g 12%
Iron 0.9mg 1.84mg 12%
Selenium 17.7µg 11.5µg 11%
Calories 265kcal 466kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.141mg 9%
Cholesterol 88mg 73mg 5%
Folate 10µg 29µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.982mg 5%
Magnesium 38mg 53mg 4%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.094mg 3%
Vitamin A 160µg 176µg 2%
Potassium 125mg 176mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 50.2g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.328mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.998g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.