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

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What are the differences between Toffee and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Toffee is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 108% more.
  • Toffee has 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Parmigiano-Reggiano. While Toffee has 319µg of Vitamin A RAE, Parmigiano-Reggiano has only 160µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.

We used Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this article.

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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 less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Calcium +3161.8%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +2178.1%
Contains more Potassium +145.1%
Contains more Zinc +3125%
Contains more Copper +7833.3%
Contains more Manganese +4150%
Contains more Selenium +2112.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Calcium +3161.8%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +2178.1%
Contains more Potassium +145.1%
Contains more Zinc +3125%
Contains more Copper +7833.3%
Contains more Manganese +4150%
Contains more Selenium +2112.5%

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.
Toffee
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Contains more Vitamin A +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +444.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1954.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
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 A +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +444.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1954.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +63.8%
Contains more Carbs +4624.1%
Contains more Protein +1769.2%
Contains more Water +9100%
Contains more Other +782.4%
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 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 Fats +63.8%
Contains more Carbs +4624.1%
Contains more Protein +1769.2%
Contains more Water +9100%
Contains more Other +782.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 1.37g Toffee
Protein 1.07g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 32.75g 20g Toffee
Carbs 64.72g 1.37g Toffee
Calories 560kcal 265kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 34mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.03mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 4mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 32mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 51mg 125mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 135mg 1529mg Toffee
Zinc 0.12mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.003mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.002mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 0.8µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 1152IU 605IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 160µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0.17mg Toffee
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 0.114mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.049mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 2µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.7µg Toffee
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 104mg 88mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Trans Fat 0.674g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 20.565g 13.317g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 6.098g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 0.462g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Toffee 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
12%
Toffee
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 1394mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Toffee
Toffee is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.