Parmesan is a hard, aged Italian cheese with a sharp, nutty, salty flavor and a granular texture. It is usually grated over pasta, soups, and salads, or shaved as a garnish.
Nutritionally, parmesan is concentrated in protein, fat, and calcium. Per 100 g it provides about 421 kcal, 12.4 g of carbohydrates, 29.6 g of protein, and 28 g of fat, with 1750 mg of sodium and 884 mg of calcium.
Parmesan is calorie-dense, so a small amount adds many calories and flavor. For accurate tracking, weigh or measure the cheese, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Parmesan Cheese?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 tbsp of grated parmesan (about 5 g) provides roughly 21 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
421 kcal
12.4 g
29.6 g
28 g
1 tbsp grated
5 g
21.1 kcal
0.6 g
1.5 g
1.4 g
1 oz
28 g
117.9 kcal
3.5 g
8.3 g
7.8 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
421 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1760 kJ
Protein
29.6 g
Carbohydrates
12.4 g
Fat
28 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sugars
0.07 g
Saturated fat
15.5 g
Trans fat
0.896 g
Cholesterol
87 mg
Sodium
1750 mg
Calcium
884 mg
Potassium
184 mg
Magnesium
34.9 mg
Iron
0.45 mg
Zinc
4.33 mg
Vitamin B1
0.027 mg
Vitamin B2
0.345 mg
Vitamin B3
0.078 mg
Vitamin B5
0.457 mg
Vitamin B6
0.081 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
6 µg
Vitamin B12
1.35 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
228 µg
Retinol
228 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.51 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
1.7 µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4)
7.1 µg
Questions and answers
Parmesan Cheese nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in parmesan cheese?
Parmesan provides about 421 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 tbsp of grated parmesan (about 5 g) provides roughly 21 calories.
Is parmesan high in calcium?
Yes. Parmesan provides about 884 mg of calcium per 100 g, which is very high.
Is parmesan high in protein?
Yes. Parmesan provides about 29.6 g of protein per 100 g, along with 28 g of fat.
