Parmesan Cheese vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Cooked Lentils
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
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and lentils:
- Both parmesan cheese and lentils are high in calories and protein.
- Lentil has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Parmesan cheese has 5.2 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and lentils are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 238% more calories than lentil - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 67% |
| Fat | 59% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parmesan cheese has 5.2 times less carbohydrates than lentil - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and lentils are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 296% more protein than lentil - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and lentil has 100% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lentil has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - lentil has 1.5mg 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 more Vitamin A than lentil - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than lentil - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and lentils contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Parmesan Cheese | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 181 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 61 times more calcium than lentil - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 306% more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 301% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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 lentil per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.037 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both parmesan cheese and lentils contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Parmesan Cheese | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.137 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 Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and lentils are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 240% more calories than lentil - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or lentils better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and lentils are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 300% more protein than lentil - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parmesan cheese has 5.2 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does parmesan cheese or lentils contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 61 times more calcium than lentil - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does parmesan cheese or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 310% more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does parmesan cheese or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.