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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and ice cream sandwich

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, ice cream sandwich has more manganese.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 102% more.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 45 times more vitamin B12 than ice cream sandwich. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 2.26µg of vitamin B12, while ice cream sandwich has 0.05µg.
  • Ice cream sandwich is lower in sodium.
  • Ice cream sandwich has a higher glycemic index than parmigiano-Reggiano.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Ice cream sandwich.

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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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1189.5%
Contains more IronIron +246.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +545%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +912.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +471%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +348.2%
~equal in Potassium ~115mg
~equal in Copper ~0.254mg

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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +86%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4420%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1273.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
~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
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +366.2%
Contains more FatsFats +133.4%
Contains more OtherOther +630%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2610.9%
~equal in Water ~48.9g

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
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +391.8%

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 Ice cream sandwich
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 Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 86mg 102%
Phosphorus 729mg 72mg 94%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.05µg 92%
Sodium 1529mg 129mg 61%
Saturated fat 13.317g 2.317g 50%
Protein 20g 4.29g 31%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.6mg 30%
Selenium 17.7µg 3.1µg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.146mg 26%
Cholesterol 88mg 21mg 22%
Fats 20g 8.57g 18%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.381mg 13%
Carbs 1.37g 37.14g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 2.272g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1.566mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 2.661g 9%
Vitamin A 160µg 86µg 8%
Iron 0.9mg 0.26mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.111mg 7%
Folate 10µg 34µg 6%
Choline 20.7mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 38mg 29mg 2%
Copper 0.238mg 0.254mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.209mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.028mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Calories 265kcal 237kcal 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 37.14g N/A
Potassium 125mg 115mg 0%
Sugar 0g 18.57g N/A
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.3µg 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Ice cream sandwich
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.2)

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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.