Parmesan Cheese vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and carrots:
- Both carrots and parmesan cheese are high in Vitamin A.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Parmesan cheese has 42 times less sugar than carrot.
- Parmesan cheese has 66% less carbohydrates than carrot.
- Parmesan cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin and folate.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parmesan cheese is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than parmesan cheese - carrot has 41 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 carrots per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 87% |
| Fat | 59% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parmesan cheese has 66% less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 42 times less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g 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 37 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Carrot has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and parmesan cheese are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 303% more Vitamin A than parmesan cheese - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than carrot - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug 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, carrot contains more niacin and folate. Both parmesan cheese and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Parmesan Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese has 173% more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 248% more potassium than parmesan cheese - carrot has 320mg 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 66 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.1 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Parmesan cheese is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than parmesan cheese - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is carrots or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 37 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does carrots or parmesan cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parmesan cheese has 70% fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
Does carrots or parmesan cheese contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than parmesan cheese - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium.