Parmesan Cheese vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and peanuts:
- Both parmesan cheese and peanuts are high in calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Parmesan cheese has 43.5 times less sugar than peanut.
- Parmesan cheese has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than peanut.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Peanut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 50% more calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 14% |
| Fat | 59% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parmesan cheese has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than peanut - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 43.5 times less sugar than peanut - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and peanuts are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 47% more protein than peanut - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parmesan cheese and peanuts are high in saturated fat. Parmesan cheese has 92% more saturated fat than peanut - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and parmesan cheese are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Peanut has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut 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 - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than peanut - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has 21 times more Vitamin E than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and peanuts contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Parmesan Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and peanuts are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 19 times more calcium than peanut - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut has 93% more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 589% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than peanut per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 9.715 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 9.719 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 50% more calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or peanuts better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and peanuts are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 50% more protein than peanut - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and peanuts are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 19 times more calcium than peanut - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
Does parmesan cheese or peanuts contain more potassium?
Peanut is a rich source of potassium and it has 590% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.