Parmesan Cheese vs. Raw Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Raw Turkey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
raw turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and raw turkey:
- Both parmesan cheese and raw turkey are high in calories and protein.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Raw turkey has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Raw turkey is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Raw Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and raw turkey are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 172% more calories than raw turkey - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and raw turkey has 144 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to raw turkey for carbs. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for raw turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 59% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and raw turkey are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw turkey has 0.14g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and raw turkey contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and raw turkey has 0.07g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and raw turkey are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 65% more protein than raw turkey - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and raw turkey has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and raw turkey has 90% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw turkey has 1.5g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both raw turkey and parmesan cheese are low in trans fat - raw turkey has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Parmesan cheese and raw turkey contain similar amounts of cholesterol - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raw turkey has 72mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than raw turkey - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw turkey has 17ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese and raw turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raw turkey has 12iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and raw turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw turkey has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and raw turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw turkey has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both parmesan cheese and raw turkey contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Parmesan Cheese | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.185 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 7.631 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.811 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.599 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | 1.22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 106 times more calcium than raw turkey - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw turkey has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese and raw turkey contain similar amounts of iron - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and raw turkey has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Raw turkey is a great source of potassium and it has 143% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and raw turkey has 224mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than raw turkey per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.079 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.002 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.088 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw turkey has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 1.307 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 1.313 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 Raw Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or raw turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and raw turkey are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 170% more calories than raw turkey - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and raw turkey has 144 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or raw turkey better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and raw turkey are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 70% more protein than raw turkey - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and raw turkey has 21.6g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or raw turkey contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 106 times more calcium than raw turkey - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and raw turkey has 11mg of calcium.