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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Graham cracker?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Graham cracker is higher in Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 103% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Graham cracker is lower.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types 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 +1340.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.1%
Contains more Zinc +303.1%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Selenium +181%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Manganese +1098.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 40
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +1340.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.1%
Contains more Zinc +303.1%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Selenium +181%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Manganese +1098.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 40

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 +30150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +788.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +813.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3793.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.4%
Contains more Folate +810%
Contains more Vitamin K +741.2%
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +30150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +788.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +813.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3793.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.4%
Contains more Folate +810%
Contains more Vitamin K +741.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +199%
Contains more Fats +88.7%
Contains more Water +1392.6%
Contains more Other +383.7%
Contains more Carbs +5568.6%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +199%
Contains more Fats +88.7%
Contains more Water +1392.6%
Contains more Other +383.7%
Contains more Carbs +5568.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.2%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.2%

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 Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 20g 6.69g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 10.6g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 265kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 0g 24.85g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 1109mg 77mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 38mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 729mg 185mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 1529mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 3.87mg 0.96mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 17.7µg 6.3µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 2IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.317mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 10µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 2.509g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 1070mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.