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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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +1189.5%
Contains more Iron +246.2%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +912.5%
Contains more Zinc +545%
Contains more Selenium +471%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Manganese +348.2%
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Copper - 0.254
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 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Calcium +1189.5%
Contains more Iron +246.2%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +912.5%
Contains more Zinc +545%
Contains more Selenium +471%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Manganese +348.2%
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Copper - 0.254

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 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4420%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1273.7%
Contains more Folate +240%
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 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4420%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1273.7%
Contains more Folate +240%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +366.2%
Contains more Fats +133.4%
Contains more Other +630%
Contains more Carbs +2610.9%
Equal in Water - 48.9
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 Protein +366.2%
Contains more Fats +133.4%
Contains more Other +630%
Contains more Carbs +2610.9%
Equal in Water - 48.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +391.8%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 20g 4.29g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 8.57g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 265kcal 237kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 0g 18.57g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 86mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.26mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 29mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 72mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 115mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 129mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 3.87mg 0.6mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.085mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 17.7µg 3.1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 286IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 86µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.146mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.209mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.028mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.05µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.3µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
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 21mg Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 13.317g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 2.661g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parmigiano-Reggiano Ice cream sandwich
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
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 contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
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)
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. 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.