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

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Summary of differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pizza

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need of Calcium 92% more than Pizza.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Pizza. While Parmigiano-Reggiano has 2.26µg of Vitamin B12, Pizza has only 0.42µg.
  • Pizza has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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 +489.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Zinc +188.8%
Contains more Copper +126.7%
Contains more Iron +175.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -60.9%
Contains more Manganese +323.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Calcium +489.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Zinc +188.8%
Contains more Copper +126.7%
Contains more Iron +175.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -60.9%
Contains more Manganese +323.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin A +69%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin K +294.1%
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +69%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin K +294.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.6%
Contains more Fats +106.4%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +231.8%
Contains more Carbs +2332.8%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +75.6%
Contains more Fats +106.4%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +231.8%
Contains more Carbs +2332.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.9%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.9%

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 Pizza
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 20g 11.39g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 9.69g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 265kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 0g 3.58g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 1109mg 188mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 38mg 24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 216mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 172mg Pizza
Sodium 1529mg 598mg Pizza
Zinc 3.87mg 1.34mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.105mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 17.7µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 605IU 358IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 69µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.195mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 10µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.42µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.41mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.564mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.139mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.77mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.264mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.664mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.72mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.355mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 4.465g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 2.608g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Pizza
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%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 931mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.852g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.