Parmesan Cheese vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and black pepper:
- Both parmesan cheese and black pepper are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Black pepper has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and black pepper are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 56% more calories than black pepper - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to black pepper per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for black pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Black Pepper | |
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| Protein | 38% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 78% |
| Fat | 59% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 95% less carbohydrates than black pepper - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and black pepper are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 244% more protein than black pepper - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and black pepper has 91% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Black pepper has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 667% more Vitamin A than black pepper - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than black pepper - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 95 times more Vitamin K than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and black pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Parmesan Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and black pepper are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 167% more calcium than black pepper - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Black pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Parmesan Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 66 UG | 310 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 12 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 454 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both parmesan cheese and black pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Parmesan Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.694 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and black pepper are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 60% more calories than black pepper - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or black pepper better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and black pepper are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 240% more protein than black pepper - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does parmesan cheese or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and black pepper are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 170% more calcium than black pepper - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does parmesan cheese or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does parmesan cheese or black pepper contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.