Parmesan Cheese
35.8gprotein / 100g392 cal · 25.8g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.92
Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)
10.2gprotein / 100g59 cal · 0.4g fat · $ · Quality 0.95
Parmesan Cheese is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 35.8g per 100g vs Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)'s 10.2g, a 25.6g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.
On price, Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) wins clearly — $ against Parmesan Cheese's $$$.
Parmesan Cheese's typical serving also delivers more leucine (3300mg vs Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)'s 1000mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Parmesan Cheese wins clearly. Choose Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Parmesan Cheese | Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35.8g | 10.2g |
| Calories | 392 | 59 |
| Fat | 25.8g | 0.4g |
| Carbs | 3.2g | 3.6g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.92 | 0.95 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $ |
| Prep time | 0 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, parmesan cheese or greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)?
Parmesan Cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100g compared to Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)'s 10.2g.
Which is lower in calories?
Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) is lower in calories per 100g, at 59 vs the other's 392.