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Sugar substitute vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sugar substitute and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Sugar substitute has less phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, copper, calcium, iron, and magnesium than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for phosphorus, 103% more than sugar substitute.
  • Sugar substitute has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of sugar substitute is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -62.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.5%
Contains more IronIron +462.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3300%
Contains more ZincZinc +9575%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9012.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +286.4%

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +6087.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +870.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +453.6%
Contains more OtherOther +99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Phosphorus 8mg 729mg 103%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 94%
Saturated fat 13.317g 61%
Sodium 572mg 1529mg 42%
Protein 2.06g 20g 36%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.486mg 36%
Zinc 0.04mg 3.87mg 35%
Selenium 17.7µg 32%
Fats 0g 20g 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Carbs 84.77g 1.37g 28%
Copper 0.007mg 0.238mg 26%
Calcium 879mg 1109mg 23%
Vitamin A 160µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 15%
Iron 0.16mg 0.9mg 9%
Magnesium 6mg 38mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.325mg 5%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Calories 347kcal 265kcal 4%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.049mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.085mg 3%
Potassium 39mg 125mg 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.029mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 0g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 957mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.