Heavy Cream vs. Parmesan Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Parmesan Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
parmesan cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and parmesan cheese:
- Both parmesan cheese and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Parmesan cheese has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and heavy cream are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 15% more calories than heavy cream - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to parmesan cheese for carbs. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for parmesan cheese, 38:3:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Parmesan Cheese | |
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| Protein | 3% | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 3% |
| Fat | 94% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and heavy cream are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and heavy cream contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than heavy cream - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parmesan cheese and heavy cream are high in saturated fat. Heavy cream has 55% more saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Parmesan cheese has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Parmesan cheese has 40% less cholesterol than heavy cream - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Heavy cream and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both parmesan cheese and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A. Heavy cream has 99% more Vitamin A than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has 232% more Vitamin D than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parmesan cheese has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Heavy Cream | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.332 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.271 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.453 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | 1.2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and heavy cream are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 16 times more calcium than heavy cream - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese has 720% more iron than heavy cream - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Parmesan cheese and heavy cream contain similar amounts of potassium - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg 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 heavy cream and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Heavy Cream | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 66 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than heavy cream per 100 grams, however, heavy cream contains more dpa than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.297 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.297 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.272 G |
| Total | 1.333 G | 0.272 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and heavy cream are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 20% more calories than heavy cream - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or heavy cream better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than heavy cream - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and heavy cream are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 16 times more calcium than heavy cream - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.