Cottage Cheese vs. Parmesan Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Cottage Cheese and Parmesan Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cottage cheese
versus
parmesan cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cottage cheese and parmesan cheese:
- Both parmesan cheese and cottage cheese are high in calcium and protein.
- Cottage cheese has 75% less cholesterol than parmesan cheese.
- Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin B12.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parmesan cheese is high in calories and cottage cheese has 75% less calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cottage cheese is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parmesan cheese per calorie. Cottage cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 46:14:40 and for parmesan cheese, 38:3:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cottage Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 46% | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 3% |
| Fat | 40% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and cottage cheese are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and cottage cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 221% more protein than cottage cheese - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and cottage cheese has 88% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 1.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cottage cheese has 75% less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 17mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 459% more Vitamin A than cottage cheese - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 37ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has 533% more Vitamin D than cottage cheese - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 3iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin B12. Both cottage cheese and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cottage Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.163 MG | 0.332 MG |
| Niacin | 0.099 MG | 0.271 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.557 MG | 0.453 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43 UG | 1.2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and cottage cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 13 times more calcium than cottage cheese - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese has 10 times more iron than cottage cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Parmesan cheese and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 104mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cottage cheese per 100 grams.
| Cottage Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.297 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.297 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than cottage cheese per 100 grams.
| Cottage Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.105 G | 0.272 G |
| Total | 0.105 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 Cottage Cheese or Parmesan Cheese .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or cottage cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Parmesan cheese is high in calories and cottage cheese has 80% less calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or cottage cheese better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and cottage cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 220% more protein than cottage cheese - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or cottage cheese contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and cottage cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 13 times more calcium than cottage cheese - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.