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Cocoa solids vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cocoa solids and parmigiano-Reggiano different?

  • Cocoa solids are higher in copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, and potassium; however, parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 394% higher.
  • Cocoa solids have less sodium.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1213.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1119.2%
Contains more IronIron +1440%
Contains more CopperCopper +1491.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +76%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4414.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~729mg

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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +47.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4126.3%
Contains more FatsFats +46%
Contains more WaterWater +1586.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.4%
~equal in Protein ~20g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
67% 31% 2%
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 -39.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.462g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa solids Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.238mg 394%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.085mg 163%
Iron 13.86mg 0.9mg 162%
Fiber 37g 0g 148%
Magnesium 499mg 38mg 110%
Calcium 128mg 1109mg 98%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Sodium 21mg 1529mg 66%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Potassium 1524mg 125mg 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Zinc 6.81mg 3.87mg 27%
Saturated fat 8.07g 13.317g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.486mg 19%
Carbs 57.9g 1.37g 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.114mg 13%
Fats 13.7g 20g 10%
Folate 32µg 10µg 6%
Selenium 14.3µg 17.7µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.049mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 6.098g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.029mg 4%
Calories 228kcal 265kcal 2%
Choline 12mg 20.7mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Protein 19.6g 20g 1%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.7µg 1%
Phosphorus 734mg 729mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.325mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.17mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.462g 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
15%
Cocoa solids
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 1508mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids 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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients
  2. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.