Milk vs. Parmesan Cheese

Nutrition comparison of Milk and Parmesan Cheese


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of milk versus parmesan cheese (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and parmesan cheese:

  • Both parmesan cheese and milk are high in calcium.
  • Milk has 7.5 times less cholesterol than parmesan cheese.
  • Parmesan cheese has 45 times less sugar than milk.
  • Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
  • Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of milk and parmesan cheese is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Parmesan cheese is high in calories and milk has 87% less calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, milk is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to parmesan cheese per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 26:38:36 and for parmesan cheese, 38:3:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Milk Parmesan Cheese
Protein 26% 38%
Carbohydrates 38% 3%
Fat 36% 59%
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carbohydrates

Both parmesan cheese and milk are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Parmesan cheese has 45 times less sugar than milk - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 983% more protein than milk - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and milk has 92% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both milk and parmesan cheese are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Milk has 7.5 times less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and milk has 8mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Milk and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 276% more Vitamin A than milk - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Milk has 158% more Vitamin D than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and milk has 49iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Parmesan cheese and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Parmesan cheese and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both milk and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Milk Parmesan Cheese
Thiamin 0.039 MG 0.039 MG
Riboflavin 0.185 MG 0.332 MG
Niacin 0.092 MG 0.271 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.356 MG 0.453 MG
Vitamin B6 0.038 MG 0.091 MG
Folate 5 UG 7 UG
Vitamin B12 0.53 UG 1.2 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both parmesan cheese and milk are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 887% more calcium than milk - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.

iron

Parmesan cheese has 40 times more iron than milk - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.

potassium

Milk has 52% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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,

Milk Parmesan Cheese
beta-carotene 4 UG 66 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.

Milk Parmesan Cheese
alpha linoleic acid 0.008 G 0.297 G
Total 0.008 G 0.297 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.

Milk Parmesan Cheese
other omega 6 0.004 G ~
linoleic acid 0.062 G 0.272 G
Total 0.066 G 0.272 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 Milk or Parmesan Cheese .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) .

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FAQ

Does parmesan cheese or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Parmesan cheese is high in calories and milk has 90% less calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.

Is parmesan cheese or milk better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 980% more protein than milk - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.

Does parmesan cheese or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both parmesan cheese and milk are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.

Does parmesan cheese or milk contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and milk are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 890% more calcium than milk - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.