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Parmesan calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of parmesan contains 420 calories, with 28.4 g of protein, 13.9 g of carbohydrate and 27.8 g of fat. It provides 0.1 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Parmesan is the most concentrated cheese in common use — so dry and intense that a single grated tablespoon (about 21 calories) seasons a whole bowl of pasta. Per gram it is dense, but per dish it is one of the most efficient flavour purchases in the kitchen. Grate it fresh; the pre-grated tubs tempt bigger pours.
Where the calories come from
Protein 27% Carbs 13% Fat 60%
How parmesan compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parmesan | 420 kcal | 28.4 g | 13.9 g | 27.8 g |
| Gruyere cheese | 413 kcal | 29.8 g | 0.4 g | 32.3 g |
| Emmental cheese | 380 kcal | 28.5 g | 0.5 g | 29 g |
| Romano cheese | 387 kcal | 31.8 g | 3.6 g | 26.9 g |
| Swiss cheese | 393 kcal | 27 g | 1.4 g | 31 g |
Nutrition facts for parmesan
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 tablespoon |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal | 21 kcal |
| Protein | 28.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 27.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 15.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 4.5 g | 0.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in parmesan
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 853 mg | 66% |
| Selenium | 34.4 µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4 µg | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 627 mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 262 µg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.36 mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common parmesan servings
How many calories in a portion of parmesan — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (5 g) | 21 kcal | 1.4 g | 0.7 g | 1.4 g |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 117.6 kcal | 8 g | 3.9 g | 7.8 g |
| 1 cup (100 g) | 420 kcal | 28 g | 14 g | 28 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in parmesan?
Parmesan has 420 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (5 g) has about 21 calories.
How much protein is in parmesan?
Parmesan contains 28.4 g of protein per 100 g, or about 1.4 g per 1 tablespoon.
Is parmesan a good source of protein?
Parmesan provides 28.4 g of protein per 100 g — about 27% of its calories come from protein.
Are these parmesan calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171247 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
