Parmesan Cheese vs. Peanut Butter
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Peanut Butter
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
peanut butter
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and peanut butter:
- Both parmesan cheese and peanut butter are high in calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Parmesan cheese has 5.7 times less carbohydrates than peanut butter.
- Parmesan cheese has 75.4 times less sugar than peanut butter.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Peanut butter has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Peanut butter has signficantly more Vitamin E than parmesan cheese.
- Peanut butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 50% more calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and peanut butter has 589 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to peanut butter per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for peanut butter, 15:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Peanut Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 14% |
| Fat | 59% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parmesan cheese has 5.7 times less carbohydrates than peanut butter - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut butter has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - peanut butter has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 75.4 times less sugar than peanut butter - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut butter has 8.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and peanut butter are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 49% more protein than peanut butter - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and peanut butter has 24.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parmesan cheese and peanut butter are high in saturated fat. Parmesan cheese has 95% more saturated fat than peanut butter - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut butter has 7.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Peanut butter has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than peanut butter - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than peanut butter - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut butter has signficantly more Vitamin E than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut butter has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and peanut butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut butter has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Peanut butter has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Parmesan Cheese | Peanut Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.106 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.111 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 13.696 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 1.118 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 92 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and peanut butter are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 25 times more calcium than peanut butter - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut butter has 132% more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut butter has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut butter is an excellent source of potassium and it has 710% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than peanut butter per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Peanut Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.078 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.078 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut butter has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Peanut Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 13.854 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.64 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 14.494 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or peanut butter contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 50% more calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and peanut butter has 589 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or peanut butter better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and peanut butter are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 50% more protein than peanut butter - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and peanut butter has 24.1g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or peanut butter contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and peanut butter are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 25 times more calcium than peanut butter - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
Does parmesan cheese or peanut butter contain more potassium?
Peanut butter is a rich source of potassium and it has 710% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.