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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are parmigiano-Reggiano and cocoa solids different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium and vitamin B12; however, cocoa solids are richer in copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 394% higher.
  • Cocoa solids have less cholesterol.

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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.
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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1213.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1119.2%
Contains more IronIron +1440%
Contains more CopperCopper +1491.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +76%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4414.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~734mg

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 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +47.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +46%
Contains more WaterWater +1586.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4126.3%
~equal in Protein ~19.6g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.44g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.238mg 3.788mg 394%
Manganese 0.085mg 3.837mg 163%
Iron 0.9mg 13.86mg 162%
Fiber 0g 37g 148%
Magnesium 38mg 499mg 110%
Calcium 1109mg 128mg 98%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Sodium 1529mg 21mg 66%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Potassium 125mg 1524mg 41%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Zinc 3.87mg 6.81mg 27%
Saturated fat 13.317g 8.07g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.241mg 19%
Carbs 1.37g 57.9g 19%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 2.185mg 13%
Fats 20g 13.7g 10%
Folate 10µg 32µg 6%
Selenium 17.7µg 14.3µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.118mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 4.57g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.078mg 4%
Calories 265kcal 228kcal 2%
Choline 20.7mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Protein 20g 19.6g 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.5µg 1%
Phosphorus 729mg 734mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.254mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.1mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.44g 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 1508mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.