Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and crackers
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc; however, crackers are higher in vitamin K, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 99% more than crackers.
- Crackers have less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of crackers is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +824.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +689.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +164.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +347.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +477.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +115.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1682.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1334.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3717.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3976.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +820% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 1109mg | 120mg | 99% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0µg | 94% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 13.137g | 85% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 248mg | 69% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 69.3µg | 56% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 4.03mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 5.562g | 35% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 726mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.416mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.49mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Protein | 20g | 6.64g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 4.352mg | 26% |
| Folate | 10µg | 92µg | 21% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 61.3g | 20% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 6.7µg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 3.03mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.491mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.104mg | 15% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 510kcal | 12% |
| Fats | 20g | 26.43g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.456mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.417mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 9.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 6.553g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 59g | N/A |
| Potassium | 125mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +201.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1511.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +222.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4374.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.137 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2743.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.553g
