Which is healthier, Parmesan or Pesto?

Pesto wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Parmesan has 431 calories and 38.5g protein per 100g, while Pesto has 387 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Parmesan vs Pesto?

Parmesan contains 431 calories per 100g, while Pesto contains 387 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Parmesan or Pesto?

Parmesan has more protein with 38.5g per 100g compared to 5g.

Parmesan vs Pesto

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Parmesan 4

6 Pesto

Dairy & Eggs vs Condiments

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Parmesan	Pesto	Better
Calories	431kcal	387kcal	Pesto
Protein	38.5g	5g	Parmesan
Total Fat	28.6g	37g	Parmesan
Carbohydrates	4.1g	7g	Pesto
Fiber	0g	1.5g	Pesto
Sugar	0.9g	1.3g	Parmesan
Vitamin C	0mg	4mg	Pesto
Calcium	1184mg	200mg	Parmesan
Iron	0.8mg	2mg	Pesto
Potassium	92mg	155mg	Pesto

Macronutrient Breakdown

Parmesan

Protein: 38.5g Fat: 28.6g Carbs: 4.1g

Pesto

Protein: 5g Fat: 37g Carbs: 7g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.