Parmesan Cheese vs American Cheese

Compare calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium, and fiber for these Well Informed menu items.

Quick answer

Parmesan Cheese is lowest in calories, while American Cheese gives the most protein.

Lowest calories

Parmesan Cheese

20 kcal

Highest protein

American Cheese

6 g protein

Lowest carbs

Parmesan Cheese

0 g carbs

Lowest sodium

Parmesan Cheese

30 mg sodium

Side-by-side nutrition facts

Values are per listed serving and may vary by location or preparation.

Menu item	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber	Sodium
Parmesan CheeseSalad Cheeses	20 kcal	2 g	0 g	1.5 g	0 g	30 mg
American CheeseSalad Cheeses	110 kcal	6 g	1 g	9 g	0 g	340 mg

Choose Parmesan Cheese if your priority is keeping calories lower. It has 20 calories per serving.

Choose American Cheese if you want the most protein. It has 6g protein per serving.

If sodium matters, Parmesan Cheese is the lighter sodium pick at 30mg.

Open these items in the Well Informed calculator to see combined calories and macros.