Calorie comparison
Butter vs Parmesan
Per 100 grams, parmesan is the lighter choice by 286 calories, while parmesan delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Butter | Parmesan |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 | 431 |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 38 g |
| Carbs | 0.1 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 81 g | 29 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧈 Butter
1 tbsp (14 g)
100 cal
0.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 11.3 g fat
🧀 Parmesan
1 tbsp grated (5 g)
22 cal
1.9 g protein · 0.2 g carbs · 1.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, butter or parmesan?
Per 100 g, butter has 717 calories and parmesan has 431. Parmesan is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butter or parmesan?
Butter has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; parmesan has 38 g. Parmesan wins on protein.
Is butter or parmesan better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward parmesan — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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