Parmesan Cheese vs. Plums
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Plums
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
plums
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and plums:
- Parmesan cheese has 72% less carbohydrates than plum.
- Parmesan cheese has 89.1 times less sugar than plum.
- Parmesan cheese has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Plum has signficantly more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Plums (Plums, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parmesan cheese is high in calories and plum has 88% less calories than parmesan cheese - plum has 46 calories per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to plums per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for plums, 6:89:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 89% |
| Fat | 59% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parmesan cheese has 72% less carbohydrates than plum - plum has 11.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Plum has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 89.1 times less sugar than plum - plum has 9.9g 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 50 times more protein than plum - plum has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and plum has 100% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - plum has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Plum has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and plum does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Plum has signficantly more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - plum has 9.5mg 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 11 times more Vitamin A than plum - plum has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than plum - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and plum does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Plums and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Plums and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parmesan cheese has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and plums contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Parmesan Cheese | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.028 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 196 times more calcium than plum - plum has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese has 382% more iron than plum - plum has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Plum has 71% more potassium than parmesan cheese - plum has 157mg of potassium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg 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,
| Parmesan Cheese | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 66 UG | 190 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 73 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than plum per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.044 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Plums (Plums, raw) .
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FAQ
Does plums or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Parmesan cheese is high in calories and plum has 90% less calories than parmesan cheese - plum has 46 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is plums or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 50 times more protein than plum - plum has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does plums or parmesan cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parmesan cheese has 70% fewer carbohydrates than plum - plum has 11.4g of carbs for 100g and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does plums or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 196 times more calcium than plum - plum has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.