Parmesan cheese (dry grated, reduced fat) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 5 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1g30% of calories
- Carbs0.1g3% of calories
- Fat1g67% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Parmesan cheese (dry grated, reduced fat) (1 tbsp, 5 g) has 13 calories, with 1 g of protein, 0.1 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (5 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 8 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 | 2% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) | 0.5 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0% |
| Choline | 1 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 55 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 36 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 3 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 8 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.
- Parmesan cheese (grated)419
- Parmesan cheese (shredded)416
- Great Value Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese393
- Parmesan cheese (hard)391
- Happy Farms Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded286
- Parmesan cheese (dry grated, reduced fat)266
Similar foods
21 calParmesan cheese (shredded)1 tbsp+8 cal
119 calParmesan cheese (grated)1 oz+106 cal
451 calParmesan cheese (low sodium)1 cup, grated+438 cal
111 calParmesan cheese (hard)1 oz+98 cal
80 calHappy Farms Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded¼ cup+67 cal
110 calGreat Value Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese⅓ cup+97 cal
Burning 13 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 3minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 2minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 2minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Parmesan cheese (dry grated, reduced fat)?
One serving of Parmesan cheese (dry grated, reduced fat) (1 tbsp) has 13 calories, which works out to 266 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Parmesan cheese (dry grated, reduced fat) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 30% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Parmesan cheese (dry grated, reduced fat) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0.1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.
How much sodium is in Parmesan cheese (dry grated, reduced fat)?
77 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Parmesan cheese (dry grated, reduced fat)?
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.
