White Bread vs. Parmesan Cheese
Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Parmesan Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white bread
versus
parmesan cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and parmesan cheese:
- Both white bread and parmesan cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Parmesan cheese has 44.4 times less sugar than white bread.
- Parmesan cheese has more beta-carotene than white bread, however, white bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than parmesan cheese.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- White bread has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- White bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both white bread and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 65% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to parmesan cheese per calorie. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for parmesan cheese, 38:3:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 3% |
| Fat | 8% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White bread is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 93% less carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
White bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 44.4 times less sugar than white bread - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both white bread and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 235% more protein than white bread - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and white bread has 96% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and parmesan cheese are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
White bread has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than white bread - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than white bread - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White bread and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White bread and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both white bread and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| White Bread | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.332 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 0.271 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.453 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both white bread and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 73% more calcium than white bread - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
White bread is an excellent source of iron and it has 496% more iron than parmesan cheese - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
White bread and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - white bread has 127mg 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 has more beta-carotene than white bread per 100 grams, however, white bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 66 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than white bread per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.297 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.086 G | 0.297 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white bread has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 0.272 G |
| Total | 0.881 G | 0.272 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: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) .
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FAQ
Does white bread or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both white bread and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 70% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is white bread or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Both white bread and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 240% more protein than white bread - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does white bread or parmesan cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white bread is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Both white bread and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 70% more calcium than white bread - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
Does white bread or parmesan cheese contain more iron?
White bread is an abundant source of iron and it has 500% more iron than parmesan cheese - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.