Butter, Unsalted vs. Parmesan Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Parmesan Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
parmesan cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and parmesan cheese:
- Both parmesan cheese and butter, unsalted are high in Vitamin A, calories and saturated fat.
- Parmesan cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 83% more calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to parmesan cheese for carbs. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:100 and for parmesan cheese, 38:3:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 3% |
| Fat | 100% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and butter, unsalted are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 41 times more protein than butter, unsalted - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parmesan cheese and butter, unsalted are high in saturated fat. Butter, unsalted has 240% more saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and parmesan cheese has 68% less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both parmesan cheese and butter, unsalted are high in Vitamin A. Butter, unsalted has 230% more Vitamin A than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than butter, unsalted - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Butter, unsalted has 955% more Vitamin E than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parmesan cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both butter, unsalted and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of folate.
| Butter, Unsalted | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.332 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 0.271 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 0.453 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | 1.2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than butter, unsalted - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese has 40 times more iron than butter, unsalted - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Parmesan cheese has 283% more potassium than butter, unsalted - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 0.297 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 0.297 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.138 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 0.272 G |
| Total | 1.968 G | 0.272 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: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 80% more calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or butter, unsalted better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 41 times more protein than butter, unsalted - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than butter, unsalted - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.