Parmesan Cheese vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Cooked Sausage
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
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and sausage:
- Both parmesan cheese and sausage are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, sausage has more dpa than parmesan cheese.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Sausage has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Sausage is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and sausage are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 21% more calories than sausage - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to sausage for carbs. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 2% |
| Fat | 59% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and sausage are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and sausage are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 94% more protein than sausage - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parmesan cheese and sausage are high in saturated fat. Parmesan cheese has 64% more saturated fat than sausage - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and parmesan cheese are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Parmesan cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of cholesterol - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sausage has 81mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 19 times more Vitamin A than sausage - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Sausage has 116% more Vitamin D than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both parmesan cheese and sausage contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Parmesan Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 90 times more calcium than sausage - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Sausage has 52% more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Sausage is an excellent source of potassium and it has 268% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sausage has more DPA than parmesan cheese per 100 grams. Both parmesan cheese and sausage contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Parmesan Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.184 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.007 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.219 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sausage has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 4.267 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 4.302 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and sausage are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 20% more calories than sausage - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or sausage better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and sausage are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 90% more protein than sausage - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or sausage contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 90 times more calcium than sausage - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does parmesan cheese or sausage contain more potassium?
Sausage is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.