Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and pretzel
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, vitamin B1,2, 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.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of pretzel is 83.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4007.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +52.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +272.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +469.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +302.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +408.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +176.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1362.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4522.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1560% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +42.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 1109mg | 27mg | 108% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0µg | 94% |
Phosphorus | 729mg | 128mg | 86% |
Saturated fat | 13.317g | 0.391g | 59% |
Iron | 0.9mg | 4.58mg | 46% |
Manganese | 0.085mg | 1.015mg | 40% |
Folate | 10µg | 166µg | 39% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.424mg | 33% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 5.27mg | 32% |
Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
Carbs | 1.37g | 80.39g | 26% |
Zinc | 3.87mg | 1.04mg | 26% |
Fats | 20g | 2.93g | 26% |
Selenium | 17.7µg | 4.4µg | 24% |
Protein | 20g | 10.04g | 20% |
Vitamin A | 160µg | 0µg | 18% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.4g | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 0.727g | 13% |
Sodium | 1529mg | 1240mg | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.332mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.238mg | 0.156mg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 1.291g | 6% |
Calories | 265kcal | 384kcal | 6% |
Potassium | 125mg | 223mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 38mg | 29mg | 2% |
Choline | 20.7mg | 29.5mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.37g | 76.99g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 2.21g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.983mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.459mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.498mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +582.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1516.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +128.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5767.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +738.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179.4% |