Cheese sandwich vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cheese sandwich and parmigiano-Reggiano?
- Cheese sandwich is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, and iron, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 91% more.
- Cheese sandwich has 13 times more manganese than parmigiano-Reggiano. While cheese sandwich has 1.083mg of manganese, parmigiano-Reggiano has only 0.085mg.
- The amount of sodium in cheese sandwich is lower.
- The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.
We used Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this article.
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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 | +42.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +191.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1174.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +443.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +48.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +344.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1134.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2693.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +432.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +540% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +661.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1783.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 204mg | 1109mg | 91% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 2.26µg | 89% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 0.462g | 58% |
Phosphorus | 382mg | 729mg | 50% |
Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.085mg | 43% |
Saturated fat | 4.129g | 13.317g | 42% |
Sodium | 839mg | 1529mg | 30% |
Cholesterol | 7mg | 88mg | 27% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.029mg | 27% |
Zinc | 0.87mg | 3.87mg | 27% |
Iron | 2.62mg | 0.9mg | 22% |
Protein | 9.8g | 20g | 20% |
Carbs | 58.2g | 1.37g | 19% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 0.114mg | 19% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.049mg | 16% |
Vitamin A | 21µg | 160µg | 15% |
Folate | 64µg | 10µg | 14% |
Calories | 497kcal | 265kcal | 12% |
Selenium | 24.3µg | 17.7µg | 12% |
Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 6.098g | 11% |
Copper | 0.16mg | 0.238mg | 9% |
Fats | 25g | 20g | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.325mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.486mg | 5% |
Potassium | 306mg | 125mg | 5% |
Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
Magnesium | 54mg | 38mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 55.1g | 1.37g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.298mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.698mg | 2.983mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.344mg | 2.459mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.438mg | 1.498mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4148.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1481.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +111.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1884% |