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White bread vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between white bread and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • White bread has more vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3; however, parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 97% more than white bread.
  • White bread has 42 times more vitamin B3 than parmigiano-Reggiano. While white bread has 4.78mg of vitamin B3, parmigiano-Reggiano has only 0.114mg.
  • White bread has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of white bread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +301.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +530.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +670.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +423%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +643.9%
~equal in Potassium ~125mg

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1737.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4093%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1010%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +3507.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126%
Contains more FatsFats +500.6%
Contains more WaterWater +38.9%
Contains more OtherOther +305.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -94.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +918%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White bread 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 144mg 1109mg 97%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Phosphorus 98mg 729mg 90%
Saturated fat 0.698g 13.317g 57%
Sodium 490mg 1529mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.029mg 42%
Iron 3.61mg 0.9mg 34%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 0.114mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Zinc 0.74mg 3.87mg 28%
Fats 3.33g 20g 26%
Folate 111µg 10µg 25%
Protein 8.85g 20g 22%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.085mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.486mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Carbs 49.42g 1.37g 16%
Copper 0.101mg 0.238mg 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 6.098g 14%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.462g 8%
Selenium 22µg 17.7µg 8%
Magnesium 23mg 38mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.325mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.049mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Choline 14.6mg 20.7mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.7µg 1%
Calories 266kcal 265kcal 0%
Net carbs 46.72g 1.37g N/A
Potassium 126mg 125mg 0%
Sugar 5.67g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.17mg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread 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
33%
White bread
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 1039mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.619g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.