Parmesan Cheese vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Cooked 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
cooked
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and turkey:
- Both parmesan cheese and turkey are high in calories and protein.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Turkey has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Turkey is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and turkey are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 107% more calories than turkey - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to turkey for carbs. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 59% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and turkey are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and turkey are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 25% more protein than turkey - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and turkey has 85% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and parmesan cheese are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Parmesan cheese has 38% less cholesterol than turkey - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and turkey has 109mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 16 times more Vitamin A than turkey - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Turkey has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both parmesan cheese and turkey contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Parmesan Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 83 times more calcium than turkey - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of iron - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Turkey is a great source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than turkey per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.129 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, turkey has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 1.873 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 1.883 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Parmesan Cheese or Turkey .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and turkey are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 110% more calories than turkey - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or turkey better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and turkey are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 30% more protein than turkey - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or turkey contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 83 times more calcium than turkey - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.