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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.
  • Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
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 +84.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.2%
Contains more IronIron +220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +703.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1462%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +892.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1250%
~equal in Selenium ~17.7µg

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +287.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +230%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +3491.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +412.8%
Contains more FatsFats +22%
Contains more WaterWater +80.7%
Contains more OtherOther +221.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 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 -69%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Calcium 71mg 1109mg 104%
Phosphorus 54mg 729mg 96%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 2.26µg 92%
Sodium 327mg 1529mg 52%
Saturated fat 4.122g 13.317g 42%
Protein 3.9g 20g 32%
Zinc 0.39mg 3.87mg 32%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.085mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.486mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.462g 25%
Iron 2.88mg 0.9mg 25%
Cholesterol 32mg 88mg 19%
Carbs 49.2g 1.37g 16%
Vitamin A 14µg 160µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.029mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.049mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.114mg 10%
Potassium 439mg 125mg 9%
Magnesium 70mg 38mg 8%
Folate 33µg 10µg 6%
Fats 16.4g 20g 6%
Calories 356kcal 265kcal 5%
Copper 0.195mg 0.238mg 5%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Selenium 16.3µg 17.7µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 6.098g 3%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.325mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 49.2g 1.37g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.752mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread 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
17%
Gingerbread
40%
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 Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
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 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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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.
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. 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.