Chocolate vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate and parmigiano-Reggiano?
- Chocolate is richer in iron, copper, manganese, and fiber, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, protein, and vitamin B2.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 105% higher.
- Chocolate contains less sodium.
We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +284.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +347.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +791.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +331.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1569.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1880.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +253.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +490% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +217.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +536% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +376.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +872% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +882.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 56mg | 1109mg | 105% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.9mg | 89% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.238mg | 88% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 2.26µg | 85% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 729mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1529mg | 65% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.085mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.486mg | 34% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 20g | 30% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 88mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 17.7µg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 38mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 13.317g | 24% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 1.37g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 20g | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 3.87mg | 17% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 265kcal | 14% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 125mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 6.098g | 9% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.947g | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 1.7µg | 5% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.085g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.114mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.462g | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D* | 15 IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.325mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 0.89g | 7.5g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 1119kcal | 133kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 18g | 38g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0.57 | 0.49 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4365% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +309.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5116.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.1% |
