Parmesan Cheese vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and pork:
- Both pork and parmesan cheese are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pork is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 32% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is lighter in fat and similar to pork for protein and carbs. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 37:3:59 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 37% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 59% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and pork are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and pork contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pork and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 39% more protein than pork - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pork and parmesan cheese are high in saturated fat. Parmesan cheese has 92% more saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pork and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - pork has 0.7mg 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 102 times more Vitamin A than pork - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Pork and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and pork contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Parmesan Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 52 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 57% more iron than parmesan cheese - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Pork is an excellent source of potassium and it has 293% more potassium than parmesan cheese - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pork per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 1.64 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 1.72 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 Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 30% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is pork or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Both pork and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 40% more protein than pork - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does pork or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 52 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
Does pork or parmesan cheese contain more potassium?
Pork is a rich source of potassium and it has 290% more potassium than parmesan cheese - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium.