Parmesan Cheese vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and cumin:
- Both parmesan cheese and cumin are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Cumin has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parmesan cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cumin is an excellent source of 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 Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and cumin are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has a little more calories (5%) than cumin by weight - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for cumin, 16:39:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Cumin | |
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| Protein | 38% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 39% |
| Fat | 59% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 93% less carbohydrates than cumin - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and cumin are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 101% more protein than cumin - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and cumin has 90% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cumin has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - cumin has 7.7mg 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 223% more Vitamin A than cumin - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than cumin - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 14 times more Vitamin E than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parmesan cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and cumin contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Parmesan Cheese | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 10 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and cumin are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 27% more calcium than cumin - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 79 times more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Cumin is an excellent source of potassium and it has 18 times more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg 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 | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 66 UG | 762 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 448 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both parmesan cheese and cumin contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Parmesan Cheese | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.176 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.176 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 3.103 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and cumin are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has a little more calories ( 10%) than cumin by weight - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or cumin better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and cumin are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 100% more protein than cumin - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does parmesan cheese or cumin contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and cumin are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 30% more calcium than cumin - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does parmesan cheese or cumin contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 79 times more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does parmesan cheese or cumin contain more potassium?
Cumin is a rich source of potassium and it has 18 times more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.