Condensed Milk vs. Parmesan Cheese

Nutrition comparison of Condensed 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 condensed milk versus parmesan cheese (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Both parmesan cheese and condensed milk are high in calcium, calories and saturated fat.
  • Condensed milk is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin B12.
  • Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of condensed 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: Condensed Milk (Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

Calories and Carbs

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Both parmesan cheese and condensed milk are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 22% more calories than condensed milk - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and condensed milk has 321 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, condensed milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to parmesan cheese per calorie. Condensed milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:67:24 and for parmesan cheese, 38:3:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Condensed Milk Parmesan Cheese
Protein 10% 38%
Carbohydrates 67% 3%
Fat 24% 59%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Condensed milk is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 94% less carbohydrates than condensed milk - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and condensed milk has 54.4g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Condensed milk is high in sugar and parmesan cheese has 100% less sugar than condensed milk - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and condensed milk has 54.4g of sugar.

Protein

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Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 352% more protein than condensed milk - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and condensed milk has 7.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both parmesan cheese and condensed milk are high in saturated fat. Parmesan cheese has 171% more saturated fat than condensed milk - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and condensed milk has 5.5g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Condensed milk has 50% less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and condensed milk has 34mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Condensed milk has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - condensed milk has 2.6mg 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 180% more Vitamin A than condensed milk - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and condensed milk has 74ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Parmesan cheese and condensed milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and condensed milk has 6iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Parmesan cheese and condensed milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and condensed milk has 0.16mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Parmesan cheese and condensed milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and condensed milk has 0.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Condensed Milk Parmesan Cheese
Thiamin 0.09 MG 0.039 MG
Riboflavin 0.416 MG 0.332 MG
Niacin 0.21 MG 0.271 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.75 MG 0.453 MG
Vitamin B6 0.051 MG 0.091 MG
Folate 11 UG 7 UG
Vitamin B12 0.44 UG 1.2 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both parmesan cheese and condensed milk are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 317% more calcium than condensed milk - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and condensed milk has 284mg of calcium.

iron

Parmesan cheese has 332% more iron than condensed milk - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and condensed milk has 0.19mg of iron.

potassium

Condensed milk is an excellent source of potassium and it has 303% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and condensed milk has 371mg 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,

Condensed Milk Parmesan Cheese
beta-carotene 14 UG 66 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Condensed Milk Parmesan Cheese
alpha linoleic acid 0.121 G 0.297 G
Total 0.121 G 0.297 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both condensed milk and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Condensed Milk Parmesan Cheese
linoleic acid 0.216 G 0.272 G
Total 0.216 G 0.272 G


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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: Condensed Milk (Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) .

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FAQ

Does parmesan cheese or condensed milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both parmesan cheese and condensed milk are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 20% more calories than condensed milk - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and condensed milk has 321 calories.

Is parmesan cheese or condensed milk better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 350% more protein than condensed milk - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and condensed milk has 7.9g of protein.

Does parmesan cheese or condensed milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, condensed milk is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than condensed milk - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and condensed milk has 54.4g of carbohydrates.

Does parmesan cheese or condensed milk contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and condensed milk are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 320% more calcium than condensed milk - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and condensed milk has 284mg of calcium.

Does parmesan cheese or condensed milk contain more potassium?
Condensed milk is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium in 100 grams and condensed milk has 371mg of potassium.