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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and corn syrup

  • Corn syrup has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and copper than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 109% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of corn syrup is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6061.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.1%
Contains more IronIron +143.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +349.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +9575%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6527.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +510.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.6%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1313%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.6%
~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +129.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1907.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5563.5%

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Corn syrup DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 18mg 109%
Phosphorus 729mg 11mg 103%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0g 61%
Sodium 1529mg 155mg 60%
Protein 20g 0g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.009mg 37%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.04mg 35%
Fats 20g 0g 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Selenium 17.7µg 2.9µg 27%
Carbs 1.37g 77.59g 25%
Copper 0.238mg 0.053mg 21%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0g 15%
Magnesium 38mg 8mg 7%
Iron 0.9mg 0.37mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.023mg 6%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.009mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 125mg 44mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.011mg 2%
Choline 20.7mg 13.3mg 1%
Calories 265kcal 286kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.02mg 1%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 77.59g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.