Parmesan cheese (low sodium) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, grated
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein42g37% of calories
- Carbs3.7g3% of calories
- Fat30g60% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Parmesan cheese (low sodium) (1 cup, grated) has 451 calories, with 42 g of protein, 3.7 g of carbohydrates and 30 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (60% of calories). It is high in protein (83% DV), riboflavin (b2) (30% DV) and Vitamin B12 (58% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 95% and 26% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein83%
- Riboflavin (B2)30%
- Vitamin B1258%
- Calcium80%
- Phosphorus115%
- Zinc29%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A14%
- Iron12%
- Magnesium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat95%
- Cholesterol26%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, grated. Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 125 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) | 10 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 58% |
| Choline | 15 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 800 mg | 80% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 51 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 807 mg | 115% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 24 μg | 43% |
Full breakdown · 14 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 32 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 123 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per listed serving.
Similar foods
21 calParmesan cheese (shredded)1 tbsp−430 cal
119 calParmesan cheese (grated)1 oz−332 cal
111 calParmesan cheese (hard)1 oz−340 cal
80 calHappy Farms Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded¼ cup−371 cal
110 calGreat Value Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese⅓ cup−341 cal
80 calKroger Mozzarella Shredded Cheese¼ cup−371 cal
Burning 451 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 86minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 54minCycling (moderate)
- 38minRunning (6 mph)
- 63minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Parmesan cheese (low sodium)?
One serving of Parmesan cheese (low sodium) (1 cup, grated) has 451 calories. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Parmesan cheese (low sodium) high in protein?
Yes. It has 42 g of protein per serving, and 37% of its calories come from protein (9.2 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Parmesan cheese (low sodium) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.
How much sodium is in Parmesan cheese (low sodium)?
63 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Parmesan cheese (low sodium)?
0.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
