Parmesan Cheese vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and parmesan cheese are high in Vitamin A.
- Parmesan cheese has 37.1 times less sugar than red bell pepper.
- Parmesan cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parmesan cheese is high in calories and red bell pepper has 93% less calories than parmesan cheese - red bell pepper has 26 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 red bell pepper per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 78% |
| Fat | 59% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 37.1 times less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g 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 35 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and red bell pepper has 100% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Red bell pepper has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both red bell pepper and parmesan cheese are high in Vitamin A. Parmesan cheese has 32% more Vitamin A than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parmesan cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both parmesan cheese and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Parmesan Cheese | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 168 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Red bell pepper and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of iron - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 129% more potassium than parmesan cheese - red bell pepper has 211mg 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 | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 66 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.1 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 Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Parmesan cheese is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than parmesan cheese - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is red bell pepper or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 35 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does red bell pepper or parmesan cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 168 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.