Cheese vs. Parmesan Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Cheese and Parmesan Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheese
versus
parmesan cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheese and parmesan cheese:
- Both parmesan cheese and cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese is very similar to cheese for calories - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and cheese has 384 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheese is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to parmesan cheese for carbs. Cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 25:0:75 and for parmesan cheese, 38:3:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 3% |
| Fat | 75% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and cheese are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 52% more protein than cheese - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and cheese has 23.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parmesan cheese and cheese are high in saturated fat. Cheese has a little more saturated fat (8%) than parmesan cheese by weight - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Parmesan cheese and cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheese has 95mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both parmesan cheese and cheese are high in Vitamin A. Parmesan cheese has 19% more Vitamin A than cheese - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese and cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both cheese and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.318 MG | 0.332 MG |
| Niacin | 0.114 MG | 0.271 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.249 MG | 0.453 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.23 UG | 1.2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 80% more calcium than cheese - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese and cheese contain similar amounts of iron - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and cheese has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Parmesan cheese and cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheese has 85mg 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 cheese and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 56 UG | 66 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cheese and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.332 G | 0.297 G |
| Total | 0.332 G | 0.297 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cheese and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.532 G | 0.272 G |
| Total | 0.532 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: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese is quite similar to cheese for calories - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and cheese has 384 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or cheese better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 50% more protein than cheese - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and cheese has 23.5g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or cheese contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 80% more calcium than cheese - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.