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Parmesan cheese (grated)
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Parmesan cheese (grated) nutrition facts

Per 1 oz · 28 g

Calories
119
6%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    8.1g
    27% of calories
  • Carbs
    3.9g
    13% of calories
  • Fat
    7.9g
    60% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Parmesan cheese (grated) (1 oz, 28 g) has 119 calories, with 8.1 g of protein, 3.9 g of carbohydrates and 7.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (60% of calories). It is high in calcium (24% DV) and phosphorus (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 22% and 22% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
419cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.8g
Net carbs
4g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g
0 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Calcium24%
  • Phosphorus25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin B1217%
  • Zinc11%
  • Selenium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium22%
  • Saturated fat22%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A74 μg
8%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin K0.5 μg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
8%
Niacin0 mg
0%
Vitamin B60 mg
2%
Folate (B9)2 μg
0%
Vitamin B120.4 μg
17%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
3%
Choline4 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium242 mg
24%
Iron0.1 mg
2%
Potassium51 mg
1%
Magnesium10 mg
2%
Phosphorus178 mg
25%
Zinc1 mg
11%
Copper0 mg
1%
Manganese0 mg
1%
Selenium10 μg
18%
Full breakdown · 39 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.3 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene21 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Isoleucine0.4 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine0.4 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.4 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol72 μg—
Serine0.5 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.3 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.5 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 119 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 23min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 14min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 10min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 17min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Parmesan cheese (grated)?

One serving of Parmesan cheese (grated) (1 oz) has 119 calories, which works out to 419 calories per 100 g. That is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Parmesan cheese (grated) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 8.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 27% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Parmesan cheese (grated) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Parmesan cheese (grated)?

511 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Parmesan cheese (grated)?

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.

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