Parmesan Cheese vs. Chickpeas
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Cooked Chickpeas
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
chickpeas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and chickpeas:
- Both parmesan cheese and chickpeas are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Chickpea has more thiamin and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Chickpea is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Parmesan cheese has 42.6 times less sugar than chickpea.
- Parmesan cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and chickpeas are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 139% more calories than chickpea - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chickpeas per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for chickpeas, 21:65:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Chickpeas | |
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| Protein | 38% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 65% |
| Fat | 59% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parmesan cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 42.6 times less sugar than chickpea - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and chickpeas are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 303% more protein than chickpea - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and chickpea has 98% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chickpea has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chickpea has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - chickpea has 1.3mg 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 206 times more Vitamin A than chickpea - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than chickpea - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chickpea has more thiamin and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and chickpeas contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Parmesan Cheese | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.063 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 0.526 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.286 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 172 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and chickpeas are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 23 times more calcium than chickpea - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 252% more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Chickpea is a great source of potassium and it has 216% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg 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 chickpea per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.043 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.043 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 1.113 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 1.113 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Parmesan Cheese or Chickpeas .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and chickpeas are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 140% more calories than chickpea - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or chickpeas better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and chickpeas are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 300% more protein than chickpea - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parmesan cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does parmesan cheese or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and chickpeas are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 23 times more calcium than chickpea - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.