Parmesan Cheese vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and parmesan cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Parmesan cheese has 4.4 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
- Parmesan cheese has 43.4 times less sugar than hazelnut.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hazelnut and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Hazelnut has 65% more calories than parmesan cheese - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to hazelnut per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 10% |
| Fat | 59% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parmesan cheese has 4.4 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 43.4 times less sugar than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hazelnut and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 138% more protein than hazelnut - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 70% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Hazelnut has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - hazelnut has 3.8mg 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 68 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than hazelnut - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 68 times more Vitamin E than parmesan cheese - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and hazelnut contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Parmesan Cheese | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 88 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both hazelnut and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 863% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 434% more iron than parmesan cheese - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 721% more potassium than parmesan cheese - hazelnut has 755mg 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, both parmesan cheese and hazelnut contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Parmesan Cheese | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 66 UG | 36 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than hazelnut per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 8.403 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 8.463 G |
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does hazelnut or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Hazelnut has 70% more calories than parmesan cheese - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is hazelnut or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Both hazelnut and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 140% more protein than hazelnut - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does hazelnut or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 860% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or parmesan cheese contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 430% more iron than parmesan cheese - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or parmesan cheese contain more potassium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 720% more potassium than parmesan cheese - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium.