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

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Important differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and malt

  • Malt has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, selenium, and copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 101% more.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 25 times more sodium than malt. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 1529mg of sodium, while malt has 60mg.
  • Malt has a higher glycemic index than parmigiano-Reggiano.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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%
Malt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1031.6%
Contains more IronIron +328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +543.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +843.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +701.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +227.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.08mg

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%
Malt
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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% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.354mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.046mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
Malt
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3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +493.5%
Contains more FatsFats +507.9%
Contains more OtherOther +903.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +717.5%
Contains more WaterWater +60.8%

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
Malt
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65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +637.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%

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 Malt
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 Malt DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 98mg 101%
Phosphorus 729mg 91mg 91%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.42µg 77%
Sodium 1529mg 60mg 64%
Saturated fat 13.317g 1.883g 52%
Protein 20g 3.37g 33%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.41mg 31%
Fats 20g 3.29g 26%
Cholesterol 88mg 10mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.184mg 23%
Selenium 17.7µg 5.4µg 22%
Copper 0.238mg 0.037mg 22%
Vitamin A 160µg 26µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0.827g 13%
Calories 265kcal 85kcal 9%
Iron 0.9mg 0.21mg 9%
Magnesium 38mg 15mg 5%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Carbs 1.37g 11.2g 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.208g 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.3µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.354mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.259mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.06mg 1%
Potassium 125mg 172mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.68g N/A
Manganese 0.085mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.046mg 0%
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 1469mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.434g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.