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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and white chocolate

  • White chocolate contains less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, copper, and vitamin B2 than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 91% higher.
  • White chocolate contains 17 times less sodium than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 1529mg of sodium, while white chocolate contains 90mg.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of white chocolate is 41.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +457.3%
Contains more IronIron +275%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +423%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +314.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +962.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +293.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%

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.
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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1677.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +303.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +464.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +553.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +435.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.5%

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3792.3%
Contains more OtherOther +435.3%
Contains more FatsFats +60.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4224.1%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.3%

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 White chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano White chocolate DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 199mg 91%
Phosphorus 729mg 176mg 79%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.56µg 71%
Sodium 1529mg 90mg 63%
Saturated fat 13.317g 19.412g 28%
Protein 20g 5.87g 28%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.74mg 28%
Selenium 17.7µg 4.5µg 24%
Cholesterol 88mg 21mg 22%
Copper 0.238mg 0.06mg 20%
Fats 20g 32.09g 19%
Carbs 1.37g 59.24g 19%
Vitamin A 160µg 9µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.282mg 16%
Calories 265kcal 539kcal 14%
Iron 0.9mg 0.24mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 9.097g 7%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 9.1µg 6%
Magnesium 38mg 12mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.608mg 6%
Potassium 125mg 286mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.96mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.745mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.013g 4%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.008mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.063mg 3%
Choline 20.7mg 29.5mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.056mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1439mg)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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