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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and pineapple cake

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and copper; however, pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 12748% more than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 28 times more vitamin B12 than pineapple cake. While parmigiano-Reggiano has 2.26µg of vitamin B12, pineapple cake has only 0.08µg.
  • Pineapple cake has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cake, pineapple upside-down, 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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +192.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +824.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1148.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +789%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.3%
Contains more IronIron +64.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +311.8%

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2725%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +527486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +943.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%

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% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +471.4%
Contains more FatsFats +65.3%
Contains more WaterWater +56.7%
Contains more OtherOther +401.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3586.1%

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +610.4%

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 Pineapple cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 153mg 12748%
Calcium 1109mg 120mg 99%
Phosphorus 729mg 82mg 92%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.08µg 91%
Sodium 1529mg 319mg 53%
Saturated fat 13.317g 2.915g 47%
Protein 20g 3.5g 33%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.31mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.156mg 25%
Cholesterol 88mg 22mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3.282g 19%
Copper 0.238mg 0.087mg 17%
Carbs 1.37g 50.5g 16%
Selenium 17.7µg 9.4µg 15%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.35mg 12%
Fats 20g 12.1g 12%
Vitamin A 160µg 62µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1.19mg 7%
Iron 0.9mg 1.48mg 7%
Magnesium 38mg 13mg 6%
Folate 10µg 26µg 4%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Calories 265kcal 319kcal 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.202mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 5.194g 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.034mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 49.7g N/A
Potassium 125mg 112mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Pineapple cake
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.