Parmesan cheese (shredded) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 5 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.9g36% of calories
- Carbs0.2g4% of calories
- Fat1.4g60% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Parmesan cheese (shredded) (1 tbsp, 5 g) has 21 calories, with 1.9 g of protein, 0.2 g of carbohydrates and 1.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (60% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (5 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 11 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) | 0.4 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 1 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 63 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 3 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 37 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 4 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.5 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 11 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
119 calParmesan cheese (grated)1 oz+98 cal
451 calParmesan cheese (low sodium)1 cup, grated+430 cal
111 calParmesan cheese (hard)1 oz+90 cal
80 calHappy Farms Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded¼ cup+59 cal
110 calGreat Value Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese⅓ cup+89 cal
80 calKroger Mozzarella Shredded Cheese¼ cup+59 cal
Burning 21 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 4minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 2minCycling (moderate)
- 2minRunning (6 mph)
- 3minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Parmesan cheese (shredded)?
One serving of Parmesan cheese (shredded) (1 tbsp) has 21 calories, which works out to 416 calories per 100 g. That is about 1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Parmesan cheese (shredded) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 36% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Parmesan cheese (shredded) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0.2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.
How much sodium is in Parmesan cheese (shredded)?
85 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Parmesan cheese (shredded)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
