Parmesan Cheese vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and pickles:
- Both pickles and parmesan cheese are high in calcium.
- Parmesan cheese has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parmesan cheese is high in calories and pickle has 97% less calories than parmesan cheese - pickle has 12 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 pickles per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for pickles, 14:66:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 66% |
| Fat | 59% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both pickles and parmesan cheese are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pickle has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pickles and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g 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 70 times more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and pickle has 99% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pickle has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickle has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - pickle has 2.3mg 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 33 times more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than pickle - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pickles and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug 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 pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Parmesan Cheese | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 19 times more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese has 215% more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Pickles and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - pickle has 117mg 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, both parmesan cheese and pickles contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Parmesan Cheese | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 66 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pickle per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) .
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FAQ
Does pickles or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Parmesan cheese is high in calories and pickle has 100% less calories than parmesan cheese - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is pickles or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 70 times more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does pickles or parmesan cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pickles and parmesan cheese are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does pickles or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Both pickles and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 19 times more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.