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Gingerbread vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gingerbread and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Gingerbread has more Manganese, and Iron, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily Calcium needs 104% more than Gingerbread.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 8 times less Manganese than Gingerbread. Gingerbread has 0.683mg of Manganese, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.085mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +251.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Manganese +703.5%
Contains more Calcium +1462%
Contains more Phosphorus +1250%
Contains more Zinc +892.3%
Contains more Copper +22.1%
Equal in Selenium - 17.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +251.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Manganese +703.5%
Contains more Calcium +1462%
Contains more Phosphorus +1250%
Contains more Zinc +892.3%
Contains more Copper +22.1%
Equal in Selenium - 17.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.8%
Contains more Folate +230%
Contains more Vitamin A +1160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3666.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.8%
Contains more Folate +230%
Contains more Vitamin A +1160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3491.2%
Contains more Protein +412.8%
Contains more Fats +22%
Contains more Water +80.7%
Contains more Other +221.2%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 Carbs +3491.2%
Contains more Protein +412.8%
Contains more Fats +22%
Contains more Water +80.7%
Contains more Other +221.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +812.6%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +812.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 1.37g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 16.4g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 49.2g 1.37g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 265kcal Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 2.88mg 0.9mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 38mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 439mg 125mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 1529mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.195mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.683mg 0.085mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 48IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.029mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.114mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.325mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.049mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 10µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.124mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.151mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.279mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.131mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.08mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.173mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.087mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 32mg 88mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 13.317g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 6.098g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.462g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Gingerbread
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.195g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.