Parmesan Cheese vs. Canned Tuna
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Canned Tuna
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
canned tuna
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and canned tuna:
- Both parmesan cheese and canned tuna are high in calories and protein.
- Canned tuna is a great source of potassium.
- Parmesan cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and canned tuna are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 206% more calories than canned tuna - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to canned tuna for carbs. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for canned tuna, 78:0:22 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 78% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 59% | 22% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and canned tuna contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and canned tuna are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 51% more protein than canned tuna - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and canned tuna has 95% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Parmesan cheese and canned tuna contain similar amounts of cholesterol - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 33 times more Vitamin A than canned tuna - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than canned tuna - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parmesan cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both parmesan cheese and canned tuna contain significant amounts of folate and Vitamin B12.
| Parmesan Cheese | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.008 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.044 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 5.799 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | 1.17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 83 times more calcium than canned tuna - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese and canned tuna contain similar amounts of iron - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Canned tuna is a great source of potassium and it has 158% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than canned tuna per 100 grams, however, canned tuna contains more dha, epa and dpa than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.071 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.629 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.233 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.951 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.055 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.051 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.106 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and canned tuna are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 210% more calories than canned tuna - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or canned tuna better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and canned tuna are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 50% more protein than canned tuna - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or canned tuna contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 83 times more calcium than canned tuna - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.