Parmesan Cheese vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Cooked Bacon
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
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and bacon:
- Both bacon and parmesan cheese are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Parmesan cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, bacon contains more niacin.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Bacon has 129% more calories than parmesan cheese - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to bacon for carbs. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 59% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and bacon are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and bacon contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 509 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bacon and parmesan cheese are high in saturated fat. Bacon has 115% more saturated fat than parmesan cheese - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bacon and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 17 times more Vitamin A than bacon - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than bacon - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parmesan cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, bacon contains more niacin.
| Parmesan Cheese | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 1183 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese has 531% more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Parmesan cheese has 513% more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both parmesan cheese and bacon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Parmesan Cheese | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.476 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.476 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 9.426 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 9.868 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 Bacon .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does bacon or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Bacon has 130% more calories than parmesan cheese - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is bacon or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 509 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does bacon or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 1183 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.