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.
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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.
Calcolato dal riferimento per 100 g. I valori sono arrotondati.
Porzione
Peso
Calorie
Carboidrati
Proteine
Grassi
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
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Energia (kcal)
421 kcal
Energia (kJ)
1760 kJ
Proteine
29.6 g
Carboidrati
12.4 g
Grassi
28 g
Fibra alimentare
0 g
Zuccheri
0.07 g
Grassi saturi
15.5 g
Grassi trans
0.896 g
Colesterolo
87 mg
Sodio
1750 mg
Calcio
884 mg
Potassio
184 mg
Magnesio
34.9 mg
Ferro
0.45 mg
Zinco
4.33 mg
Vitamina B1
0.027 mg
Vitamina B2
0.345 mg
Vitamina B3
0.078 mg
Vitamina B5
0.457 mg
Vitamina B6
0.081 mg
Vitamina B9 (folato)
6 µg
Vitamina B12
1.35 µg
Vitamina A (RAE)
228 µg
Retinolo
228 µg
Vitamina E (alfa-tocoferolo)
0.51 mg
Vitamina K1 (fillochinone)
1.7 µg
Vitamina K2 (MK-4)
7.1 µg
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Parmesan Cheese FAQ sulla nutrizione
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.
