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

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Differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pretzel

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, while Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 108% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pretzel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 +4007.4%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +469.5%
Contains more Zinc +272.1%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +302.3%
Contains more Iron +408.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Contains more Manganese +1094.1%
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 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +4007.4%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +469.5%
Contains more Zinc +272.1%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +302.3%
Contains more Iron +408.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Contains more Manganese +1094.1%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51%
Contains more Folate +1560%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.322
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 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51%
Contains more Folate +1560%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.322

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Fats +582.6%
Contains more Water +1516.6%
Contains more Other +128.8%
Contains more Carbs +5767.9%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Fats +582.6%
Contains more Water +1516.6%
Contains more Other +128.8%
Contains more Carbs +5767.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.4%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.4%

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 Pretzel
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 20g 10.04g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 2.93g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 265kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 0g 2.21g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 1109mg 27mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 38mg 29mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 128mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 1529mg 1240mg Pretzel
Zinc 3.87mg 1.04mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.156mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 17.7µg 4.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.332mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.322mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 10µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.097mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.25mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.407mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.757mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.257mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.177mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.52mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.48mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.22mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.727g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.291g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Pretzel
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
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pretzel
Pretzel contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.926g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.