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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and gingerbread

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, gingerbread is richer in manganese and iron.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily calcium needs 104% more than gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread has 38 times less vitamin B12 than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 2.26µg of vitamin B12, while gingerbread has 0.06µg.
  • Gingerbread contains less sodium.
  • Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1462%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +892.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.2%
Contains more IronIron +220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +703.5%
~equal in Selenium ~16.3µg

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +287.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +230%

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +412.8%
Contains more FatsFats +22%
Contains more WaterWater +80.7%
Contains more OtherOther +221.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3491.2%

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% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +812.6%

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 Gingerbread
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 Gingerbread DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 71mg 104%
Phosphorus 729mg 54mg 96%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.06µg 92%
Sodium 1529mg 327mg 52%
Saturated fat 13.317g 4.122g 42%
Protein 20g 3.9g 32%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.39mg 32%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.683mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.162mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 4.216g 25%
Iron 0.9mg 2.88mg 25%
Cholesterol 88mg 32mg 19%
Carbs 1.37g 49.2g 16%
Vitamin A 160µg 14µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.19mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.19mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1.738mg 10%
Potassium 125mg 439mg 9%
Magnesium 38mg 70mg 8%
Folate 10µg 33µg 6%
Fats 20g 16.4g 6%
Calories 265kcal 356kcal 5%
Copper 0.238mg 0.195mg 5%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Selenium 17.7µg 16.3µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 7.124g 3%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.375mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 49.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.195g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.