Parmesan Cheese vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and shrimp:
- Both parmesan cheese and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Parmesan cheese has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and folate.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parmesan cheese is high in calories and shrimp has 82% less calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
| Parmesan Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 37% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 9% |
| Fat | 59% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and shrimp are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 163% more protein than shrimp - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and shrimp has 98% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and parmesan cheese are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Parmesan cheese has 46% less cholesterol than shrimp - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 283% more Vitamin A than shrimp - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has 850% more Vitamin D than shrimp - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parmesan cheese has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and folate. Both parmesan cheese and shrimp contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Parmesan Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and shrimp are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 20 times more calcium than shrimp - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese has 290% more iron than shrimp - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Parmesan cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.07 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.095 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.101 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 Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Parmesan cheese is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or shrimp better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and shrimp are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 160% more protein than shrimp - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and shrimp are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 20 times more calcium than shrimp - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.