Hewett HealthCheddar Cheese vs Parmesan
Per 100g, as sold. Parmesan has more protein: 38g vs 25g. Parmesan has more calories: 431 kcal vs 416 kcal.
| Cheddar Cheese | Parmesan | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 416 kcal | 431 kcal |
| Protein | 25g | 38g |
| Fat | 34g | 29g |
| Net carbs | 0.1g | 3.2g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 6g | 8.8g |
| Carnivore | Yes | In moderation |
| Keto | Yes | Yes |
Which should you choose?
Cheddar is the zero-carb cheese; parmesan is the high-protein one. Parmesan packs roughly half as much protein again per 100g but carries a few grams of carbohydrate, while cheddar has almost none.
Portions change the picture. Parmesan is used in grated amounts of 10–20g and cheddar by the slice or the handful, so the per-100g carb gap shrinks a lot on the plate. If you're strict about carbs, cheddar is the safer everyday cheese; parmesan is a flavour-and-protein boost.
The numbers, side by side
- Parmesan has more calories: 431 kcal vs 416 kcal.
- Parmesan has more protein: 38g vs 25g.
- Cheddar Cheese has more fat: 34g vs 29g.
- Parmesan has more net carbs: 3.2g vs 0.1g.
- Parmesan has more protein per 100 kcal: 8.8g vs 6g.
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Which has more protein, Cheddar Cheese or Parmesan?
Parmesan has more protein: 38g vs 25g. Figures are per 100g, as sold.
Which has more calories, Cheddar Cheese or Parmesan?
Parmesan has more calories: 431 kcal vs 416 kcal. Figures are per 100g, as sold.
Which has fewer net carbs, Cheddar Cheese or Parmesan?
Cheddar Cheese has fewer net carbs: 0.1g vs 3.2g per 100g.
Is Cheddar Cheese or Parmesan better for carnivore?
Cheddar Cheese is the better carnivore fit: it's a carnivore staple, while Parmesan is fine only in moderation on carnivore.