Parmesan Cheese vs. Whole Milk
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Whole Milk
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
whole milk
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and whole milk:
- Both parmesan cheese and whole milk are high in calcium.
- Parmesan cheese has 44.9 times less sugar than whole milk.
- Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Whole milk has 5.8 times less cholesterol than parmesan cheese.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parmesan cheese is high in calories and whole milk has 84% less calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to whole milk per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for whole milk, 21:32:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 32% |
| Fat | 59% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 44.9 times less sugar than whole milk - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than whole milk - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and whole milk has 87% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Whole milk has 5.8 times less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 350% more Vitamin A than whole milk - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has 168% more Vitamin D than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and whole milk contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Parmesan Cheese | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.373 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | 0.45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and whole milk are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 948% more calcium than whole milk - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese has 26 times more iron than whole milk - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Whole milk has 43% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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 whole milk per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.075 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.12 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 Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Parmesan cheese is high in calories and whole milk has 80% less calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or whole milk better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than whole milk - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both parmesan cheese and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does parmesan cheese or whole milk contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and whole milk are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 950% more calcium than whole milk - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.