Parmesan Cheese vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and parmesan cheese are high in calcium.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parmesan cheese is high in calories and brussels sprout has 89% less calories than parmesan cheese - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Brussels Sprouts | |
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| Protein | 38% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 68% |
| Fat | 59% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprouts and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brussels sprouts and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 958% more protein than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and brussels sprout has 100% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Brussels sprout has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 445% more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than brussels sprout - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprouts and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 103 times more Vitamin K than parmesan cheese - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Parmesan Cheese | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both brussels sprouts and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 27 times more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 71% more iron than parmesan cheese - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 323% more potassium than parmesan cheese - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg 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 | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 66 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Parmesan cheese is high in calories and brussels sprout has 90% less calories than parmesan cheese - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is brussels sprouts or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 960% more protein than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does brussels sprouts or parmesan cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprouts and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 27 times more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
Does brussels sprouts or parmesan cheese contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than parmesan cheese - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium.