Milk vs. Parmesan Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Parmesan Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
parmesan cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and parmesan cheese:
- Both parmesan cheese and milk are high in calcium.
- Milk has 7.5 times less cholesterol than parmesan cheese.
- Parmesan cheese has 45 times less sugar than milk.
- Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parmesan cheese is high in calories and milk has 87% less calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to parmesan cheese per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for parmesan cheese, 38:3:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 3% |
| Fat | 35% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and milk are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 45 times less sugar than milk - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 983% more protein than milk - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and milk has 92% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and parmesan cheese are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Milk has 7.5 times less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and milk has 8mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg 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 276% more Vitamin A than milk - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has 158% more Vitamin D than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and milk has 49iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both milk and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Milk | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.332 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.271 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.453 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | 1.2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and milk are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 887% more calcium than milk - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese has 40 times more iron than milk - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Milk has 52% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.297 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.297 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.272 G |
| Total | 0.066 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Parmesan cheese is high in calories and milk has 90% less calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or milk better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 980% more protein than milk - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both parmesan cheese and milk are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does parmesan cheese or milk contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and milk are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 890% more calcium than milk - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.