Parmesan Cheese vs. Yogurt

Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Yogurt


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of parmesan cheese versus yogurt (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and yogurt:

  • Both parmesan cheese and yogurt are high in calcium.
  • Parmesan cheese has 41.3 times less sugar than yogurt.
  • Parmesan cheese has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
  • Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
  • Yogurt has 4.2 times less cholesterol than parmesan cheese.
Detailed nutritional comparison of parmesan cheese and yogurt is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Parmesan cheese is high in calories and yogurt has 84% less calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to yogurt per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for yogurt, 22:30:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Parmesan Cheese Yogurt
Protein 38% 22%
Carbohydrates 3% 30%
Fat 59% 48%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both parmesan cheese and yogurt are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Parmesan cheese has 41.3 times less sugar than yogurt - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 930% more protein than yogurt - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and yogurt has 86% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Yogurt has 4.2 times less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Yogurt and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yogurt has 0.5mg 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 667% more Vitamin A than yogurt - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Parmesan cheese has 850% more Vitamin D than yogurt - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Parmesan cheese and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Parmesan cheese and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Parmesan cheese has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and yogurt contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Parmesan Cheese Yogurt
Thiamin 0.039 MG 0.029 MG
Riboflavin 0.332 MG 0.142 MG
Niacin 0.271 MG 0.075 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.453 MG 0.389 MG
Vitamin B6 0.091 MG 0.032 MG
Folate 7 UG 7 UG
Vitamin B12 1.2 UG 0.37 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both parmesan cheese and yogurt are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 879% more calcium than yogurt - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.

iron

Parmesan cheese has 15 times more iron than yogurt - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.

potassium

Yogurt has 68% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg 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 Yogurt
beta-carotene 66 UG 5 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yogurt per 100 grams.

Parmesan Cheese Yogurt
alpha linoleic acid 0.297 G 0.027 G
Total 0.297 G 0.027 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than yogurt per 100 grams.

Parmesan Cheese Yogurt
linoleic acid 0.272 G 0.065 G
Total 0.272 G 0.065 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Parmesan Cheese or Yogurt .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) .

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FAQ

Does parmesan cheese or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Parmesan cheese is high in calories and yogurt has 80% less calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.

Is parmesan cheese or yogurt better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 930% more protein than yogurt - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.

Does parmesan cheese or yogurt contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and yogurt are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 880% more calcium than yogurt - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.

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