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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 from 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.
Contains more Calcium +766.4%
Contains more Selenium +23.8%
Contains more Iron +1440%
Contains more Magnesium +1213.2%
Contains more Potassium +1119.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +1491.6%
Contains more Manganese +4414.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 734
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 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Calcium +766.4%
Contains more Selenium +23.8%
Contains more Iron +1440%
Contains more Magnesium +1213.2%
Contains more Potassium +1119.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +1491.6%
Contains more Manganese +4414.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 734

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.8%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.8%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46%
Contains more Water +1586.7%
Contains more Other +38.4%
Contains more Carbs +4126.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.6
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 Fats +46%
Contains more Water +1586.7%
Contains more Other +38.4%
Contains more Carbs +4126.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.44
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.44

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 20g 19.6g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 13.7g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 265kcal 228kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 0g 1.75g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 1109mg 128mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 38mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 729mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 125mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 1529mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 3.87mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.238mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.085mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 17.7µg 14.3µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.1mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.241mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.254mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Folate 10µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 1.519mg 0.776mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.76mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.189mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.202mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.941mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 1.177mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.339mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 13.317g 8.07g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 4.57g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.44g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cocoa solids
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
16%
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 contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 1508mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
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.