Nutritional yeast vs Parmesan (hard)
Nutritional yeast counts toward 30 plants a week; Parmesan (hard) doesn't.
| Nutritional yeast | Parmesan (hard) | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein · per 100 g | 40.4 g | 35.8 g |
| Carbs · per 100 g | 41.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat · per 100 g | 7.6 g | 25.0 g |
| Fiber · per 100 g | 26.9 g | 0.0 g |
| Energy · per 100 g | 325 kcal | 392.0 kcal |
| Protein · per 100 kcal | 12.4 g | 9.1 g |
| To hit 30 g protein | 74 g · 241 kcal | 84 g · 329 kcal |
The same three numbers, drawn
What 30 g of protein looks like on a plate
Where the calories come from
The one-line verdict: Nutritional yeast delivers 1.4× the protein per calorie of Parmesan (hard) (12.4 g vs 9.1 g per 100 kcal).
More protein / 100 g: Nutritional yeastMore fiber / 100 g: Nutritional yeastLighter per 100 g: Nutritional yeastSmaller 30 g portion: Nutritional yeast
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Bold marks the better side of each row. "Per 100 kcal" answers the density question — which food delivers more protein for the energy it costs. Portion row is computed live from the same USDA base values shown on each food page.