Parmesan Cheese vs. Nutritional Yeast
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Nutritional Yeast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
nutritional yeast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and nutritional yeast:
- Both parmesan cheese and nutritional yeast are high in calories and protein.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 21% more calories than nutritional yeast - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to nutritional yeast for protein. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for nutritional yeast, 41:42:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 42% |
| Fat | 59% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 92% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 13% more protein than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and nutritional yeast has 93% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Nutritional yeast has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg 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 more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than nutritional yeast - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Parmesan Cheese | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 10.99 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 4 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 40.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 13.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 2340 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | 12.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 38 times more calcium than nutritional yeast - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 165% more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of potassium and it has 938% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 20% more calories than nutritional yeast - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 10% more protein than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 38 times more calcium than nutritional yeast - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
Does parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Nutritional yeast is a rich source of potassium and it has 940% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.