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Egg substitute, powder vs Parmesan cheese topping, fat free

Original comparison by NutriVerdict

Bottom line: Parmesan cheese topping, fat free is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 62 of 100 to 60 for Egg substitute, powder.

These score close together, 60 of 100 for egg substitute powder and 62 of 100 for fat-free parmesan cheese topping. The egg powder has more protein per 100 g (55.5 g vs 40 g) and less sodium (800 mg vs 1150 mg), while the parmesan topping has less than half the sugar (1.5 g vs 21.8 g) and less carbohydrate (40 g vs 21.8 g), with calories fairly close (370 vs 444).

Choose egg substitute powder for the higher protein and lower sodium. Choose the parmesan topping when cutting sugar is the priority, since the egg powder's sugar content is notably higher. With scores this close, the better pick depends mainly on which single nutrient, sodium or sugar, matters more to you.

Head to head, per 100 g

MetricEgg substitute, powderParmesan cheese topping
Nutrient Density Score6062
Calories444 kcal370 kcal
Protein56 g40 g
Carbohydrate22 g40 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Sugars22 g1.5 g
Total fat13 g5 g
Saturated fat3.8 g3.1 g
Sodium800 mg1150 mg
Potassium744 mg600 mg
Calcium326 mg800 mg
Iron3.2 mg5 mg
Magnesium65 mg40 mg
Vitamin C0.8 mg0 mg
Vitamin A369 ug40 ug
Vitamin E1.3 mg0 mg
Cholesterol572 mg20 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Frequently asked questions

Is Parmesan cheese topping, fat free healthier than Egg substitute, powder?

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Parmesan cheese topping, fat free scores higher, 62 of 100 to 60. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.

Which has more protein, Egg substitute, powder or Parmesan cheese topping, fat free?

Egg substitute, powder has more protein, 55.5 g per 100 g to 40 g.

Which has fewer calories?

Parmesan cheese topping, fat free is lower in calories, 370 kcal per 100 g to 444 kcal.

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