Parmesan Cheese vs. Crimini Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Crimini Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
crimini mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and crimini mushroom:
- Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Crimini mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parmesan cheese is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 94% less calories than parmesan cheese - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to crimini mushroom for protein. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for crimini mushroom, 36:61:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 61% |
| Fat | 59% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and parmesan cheese are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and crimini mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Crimini mushroom has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has 533% more Vitamin D than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and crimini mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Parmesan Cheese | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.49 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 3.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 64 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese has 105% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Crimini mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 387% more potassium than parmesan cheese - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.04 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Parmesan cheese is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than parmesan cheese - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or parmesan cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and parmesan cheese are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 64 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or parmesan cheese contain more potassium?
Crimini mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 390% more potassium than parmesan cheese - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium.