Parmesan Cheese vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and chicken:
- Both parmesan cheese and chicken are high in calories and protein.
- Chicken has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Chicken is an excellent source of potassium.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and chicken are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 107% more calories than chicken - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to chicken for carbs. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for chicken, 49:0:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 59% | 52% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and chicken are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and chicken contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and chicken are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 54% more protein than chicken - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and chicken has 79% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and parmesan cheese are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Parmesan cheese has 36% less cholesterol than chicken - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken has 107mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than chicken - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and chicken contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Parmesan Cheese | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 147 times more calcium than chicken - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese and chicken contain similar amounts of iron - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 636% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chicken per 100 grams, however, chicken contains more dha and dpa than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.031 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 1.838 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: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and chicken are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 110% more calories than chicken - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or chicken better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and chicken are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 50% more protein than chicken - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or chicken contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 147 times more calcium than chicken - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
Does parmesan cheese or chicken contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 640% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.