Parmesan Cheese vs. Pecan

Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Pecan


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

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

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

  • Both pecan and parmesan cheese are high in calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
  • Parmesan cheese has 3.3 times less carbohydrates than pecan.
  • Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
  • Pecan has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
  • Pecan is a great source of iron.
  • Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of parmesan cheese and pecan 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 Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both pecan and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Pecan has 76% more calories than parmesan cheese - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pecan per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Parmesan Cheese Pecan
Protein 38% 5%
Carbohydrates 3% 8%
Fat 59% 88%
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carbohydrates

Parmesan cheese has 3.3 times less carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Pecan and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar.

Protein

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Both pecan and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 290% more protein than pecan - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pecan and parmesan cheese are high in saturated fat. Parmesan cheese has 140% more saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Pecan has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pecan has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - pecan has 1.1mg 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 68 times more Vitamin A than pecan - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than pecan - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Pecan and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pecan and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Pecan has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and pecan contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.

Parmesan Cheese Pecan
Thiamin 0.039 MG 0.66 MG
Riboflavin 0.332 MG 0.13 MG
Niacin 0.271 MG 1.167 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.453 MG 0.863 MG
Vitamin B6 0.091 MG 0.21 MG
Folate 7 UG 22 UG
Vitamin B12 1.2 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both pecan and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 15 times more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.

iron

Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 209% more iron than parmesan cheese - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.

potassium

Pecan is an excellent source of potassium and it has 346% more potassium than parmesan cheese - pecan has 410mg 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 Pecan
beta-carotene 66 UG 29 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 17 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Parmesan Cheese Pecan
alpha linoleic acid 0.297 G 0.986 G
Total 0.297 G 0.986 G

omega 6s

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

Parmesan Cheese Pecan
linoleic acid 0.272 G 20.628 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.069 G
Total 0.272 G 20.697 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) .

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FAQ

Does pecan or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both pecan and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Pecan has 80% more calories than parmesan cheese - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.

Is pecan or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Both pecan and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 290% more protein than pecan - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.

Does pecan or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Both pecan and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 15 times more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.

Does pecan or parmesan cheese contain more potassium?
Pecan is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than parmesan cheese - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium.