Parmesan Cheese vs. Peanut Flour
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Peanut Flour
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 flour
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and peanut flour:
- Both parmesan cheese and peanut flour are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Parmesan cheese has 73.7 times less sugar than peanut flour.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Peanut flour has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut flour is a great source of iron.
- Peanut flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and peanut flour are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 20% more calories than peanut flour - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and peanut flour has 327 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peanut flour per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for peanut flour, 59:39:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 39% |
| Fat | 59% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 91% less carbohydrates than peanut flour - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - peanut flour has 15.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 73.7 times less sugar than peanut flour - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut flour has 8.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 46% more protein than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and peanut flour has 100% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Peanut flour has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut flour 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 flour - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than peanut flour - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut flour has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and peanut flour contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Parmesan Cheese | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.48 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 27 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 2.744 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.504 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 248 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and peanut flour are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 746% more calcium than peanut flour - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut flour is a great source of iron and it has 156% more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut flour is an excellent source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both parmesan cheese and peanut flour contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Parmesan Cheese | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.143 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.143 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or peanut flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and peanut flour are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 20% more calories than peanut flour - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and peanut flour has 327 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or peanut flour better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 50% more protein than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or peanut flour have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than peanut flour - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
Does parmesan cheese or peanut flour contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and peanut flour are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 750% more calcium than peanut flour - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
Does parmesan cheese or peanut flour contain more potassium?
Peanut flour is a rich source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.