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

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What are the main differences between shortbread and parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Shortbread is richer in vitamin B1 and iron, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 110% higher.
  • Shortbread has 12 times more vitamin B1 than parmigiano-Reggiano. Shortbread has 0.353mg of vitamin B1, while parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.029mg.
  • Shortbread contains less saturated fat.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than shortbread.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this comparison.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 IronIron +231.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +362.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +171.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8430.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +689.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1004.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.5%

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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 EVitamin E +1335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2772.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +547.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +710%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.325mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 13mg 1109mg 110%
Phosphorus 66mg 729mg 95%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.462g 52%
Sodium 353mg 1529mg 51%
Zinc 0.49mg 3.87mg 31%
Protein 5.37g 20g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.029mg 27%
Iron 2.98mg 0.9mg 26%
Saturated fat 8.105g 13.317g 24%
Selenium 6.2µg 17.7µg 21%
Carbs 63.78g 1.37g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.114mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Folate 81µg 10µg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Copper 0.09mg 0.238mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.17mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.486mg 13%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.085mg 13%
Calories 514kcal 265kcal 12%
Fats 26.22g 20g 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 1.7µg 8%
Magnesium 14mg 38mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Choline 0.9mg 20.7mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 6.098g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.049mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Potassium 88mg 125mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.325mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g 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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 FatsFats +31.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4555.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +272.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1305.6%
Contains more OtherOther +679.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 -39.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1702.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~6.098g

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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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.