Parmesan Cheese vs. Breadfruit Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Breadfruit Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
breadfruit seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and breadfruit seeds:
- Both breadfruit seeds and parmesan cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Breadfruit seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Parmesan cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, breadfruit seed contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Breadfruit Seeds (Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both breadfruit seeds and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has a little more calories (7%) than breadfruit seed by weight - breadfruit seed has 367 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 breadfruit seeds per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for breadfruit seeds, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Breadfruit Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 87% |
| Fat | 59% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Breadfruit seed is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 96% less carbohydrates than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 79.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Breadfruit seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - breadfruit seed has 14.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and breadfruit seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and breadfruit seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both breadfruit seeds and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 315% more protein than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 8.6g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and breadfruit seed has 97% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - breadfruit seed has 0.45g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Breadfruit seed has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and breadfruit seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Breadfruit seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - breadfruit seed has 46.6mg 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 17 times more Vitamin A than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed 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 breadfruit seed - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and breadfruit seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and breadfruit seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and breadfruit seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and breadfruit seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and breadfruit seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parmesan cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, breadfruit seed contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both parmesan cheese and breadfruit seeds contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Parmesan Cheese | Breadfruit Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 2.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 1.875 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.685 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 113 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both breadfruit seeds and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 11 times more calcium than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 94mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Breadfruit seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 461% more iron than parmesan cheese - breadfruit seed has 4.6mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Breadfruit seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 20 times more potassium than parmesan cheese - breadfruit seed has 2011mg 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 breadfruit seeds contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Parmesan Cheese | Breadfruit Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.207 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.207 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, breadfruit seed has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Breadfruit Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.69 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.69 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 Breadfruit Seeds (Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried) .
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FAQ
Does breadfruit seeds or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both breadfruit seeds and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has a little more calories ( 10%) than breadfruit seed by weight - breadfruit seed has 367 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is breadfruit seeds or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Both breadfruit seeds and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 320% more protein than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 8.6g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does breadfruit seeds or parmesan cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, breadfruit seed is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 79.4g of carbs for 100g and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does breadfruit seeds or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Both breadfruit seeds and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 11 times more calcium than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 94mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
Does breadfruit seeds or parmesan cheese contain more iron?
Breadfruit seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 460% more iron than parmesan cheese - breadfruit seed has 4.6mg of iron in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
Does breadfruit seeds or parmesan cheese contain more potassium?
Breadfruit seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 20 times more potassium than parmesan cheese - breadfruit seed has 2011mg of potassium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium.