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Parmesan vs. Ice cream sundae cone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between parmesan and ice cream sundae cone

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 in parmesan is higher than in ice cream sundae cone.
  • Parmesan covers your daily need for calcium, 79% more than ice cream sundae cone.
  • Parmesan contains 16 times more sodium than ice cream sundae cone. While parmesan contains 1804mg of sodium, ice cream sundae cone contains only 115mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, grated and Ice cream sundae cone.

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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 24% 256% 16% 18% 13% 115% 269% 235% 9.3% 188%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 18% 18% 14% 27% 15% 55% 15% 11% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1321.7%
Contains more IronIron +36.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +389.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1395.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +105%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.5%

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% 87% 11% 7.5% 6.5% 83% 1.5% 27% 19% 175% 4.3% 4.5% 7.7%
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% 39% 2.2% 1.5% 23% 49% 21% 21% 12% 44% 1.3% 14% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +240%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1288.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 28% 14% 23% 7%
Protein: 28.42 g
Fats: 27.84 g
Carbs: 13.91 g
Water: 22.65 g
Other: 7.18 g
3% 14% 29% 53%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 14 g
Carbs: 28.89 g
Water: 53.31 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +847.3%
Contains more FatsFats +98.9%
Contains more OtherOther +797.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.7%
Contains more WaterWater +135.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.371 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.386 g
52% 34% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.717 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.775 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.747 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +301.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parmesan Ice cream sundae cone
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmesan Ice cream sundae cone DV% diff.
Calcium 853mg 60mg 79%
Sodium 1804mg 115mg 73%
Phosphorus 627mg 128mg 71%
Selenium 34.4µg 2.3µg 58%
Saturated fat 15.371g 2.717g 58%
Protein 28.42g 3g 51%
Vitamin B12 1.4µg 0.35µg 44%
Zinc 4.2mg 0.56mg 33%
Cholesterol 86mg 15mg 24%
Fats 27.84g 14g 21%
Vitamin A 262µg 117µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 7.13g 1.775g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.213mg 11%
Calories 420kcal 254kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 1.111mg 6%
Copper 0.04mg 0.082mg 5%
Carbs 13.91g 28.89g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.09mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.386g 0.747g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Folate 6µg 19µg 3%
Magnesium 34mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 0.356mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Iron 0.49mg 0.36mg 2%
Vitamin D 21IU 4IU 2%
Manganese 0.071mg 0.087mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.5µg 1%
Potassium 180mg 204mg 1%
Net carbs 13.91g 27.89g N/A
Sugar 0.07g 21.26g N/A
Trans fat 0.876g 0g N/A
Choline 14.1mg 11.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.383mg 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 1.075mg 0.022mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.455mg 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 2.747mg 0.058mg 0%
Lysine 2.201mg 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.751mg 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.538mg 0.041mg 0%
Valine 1.865mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.806mg 0.018mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.87g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmesan Ice cream sundae cone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Parmesan
18%
Ice cream sundae cone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Parmesan
20%
Ice cream sundae cone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.19g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmesan
Parmesan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone contains less Sodium (difference - 1689mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Parmesan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171247/nutrients
  2. Ice cream sundae cone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171306/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.