Calories in Cheese, Parmesan, dry grated
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Cheese, Parmesan, dry grated contains 412 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (6.2 g) provides about 26 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 29% from protein and 8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in cheese on FoodFactly, where the median is 340 kcal per 100 g across 35 foods.
100 g provides 71% of the Daily Value for calcium, 58% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 53% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 412 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 28.8 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat C | 16.4 g | 82% |
| Cholesterol C | 86 mg | 29% |
| Sodium C | 1,400 mg | 61% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.36 g | |
| Protein C | 29.9 g | 60% |
| Vitamin A C | 230 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.031 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.38 mg | 29% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.052 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.4 µg | 58% |
| Choline C | 14.8 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 917 mg | 71% |
| Iron C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 35 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 630 mg | 50% |
| Potassium C | 129 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 4.5 mg | 41% |
| Copper C | 0.041 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 29.4 µg | 53% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 29%
- Carbohydrates 8%
- Fat 63%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein29.9 gin the top quarter of cheese (median 22.1 g)
- Sugars0.36 gin the lowest quarter of cheese (median 1.8 g)
- Fat28.8 gabove the median for cheese (median 23.4 g)
- Saturated fat16.4 gabove the median for cheese (median 14 g)
- Sodium1,400 mgin the top quarter of cheese (median 819 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water26.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.93 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.92 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.56 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.47 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.3 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.71 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.81 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 2.6 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 7.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.4 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 230 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 26.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cheese
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, lactose reduced | 74 | 12.4 g | 3.2 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, parmesan, low sodium | 451 | 41.6 g | 3.7 g | 30 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, with vegetables | 67 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium | 280 | 27.5 g | 3.1 g | 17.1 g |
| Cheese, monterey, low fat | 313 | 28.2 g | 0.7 g | 21.6 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, no sodium added | 72 | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium | 376 | 22.2 g | 1.6 g | 31.2 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low sodium | 374 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low fat | 179 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Cheese, muenster, low fat | 271 | 24.7 g | 3.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat | 141 | 31.7 g | 3.5 g | 0 g |
| Cheese, cottage, with vegetables | 95 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 4.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Imitation cheese | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Queso cotija | 351 | 23.8 g | 2.7 g | 27.2 g |
| Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese | 373 | 21.4 g | 4.6 g | 30 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss | 323 | 21.9 g | 4.5 g | 24.1 g |
| Cheese food, cold pack, American | 331 | 19.7 g | 8.3 g | 24.5 g |
| Queso Asadero | 297 | 22.1 g | 2.4 g | 22.1 g |
| Queso Fresco | 298 | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry cheese?
100 g of dried or dry cheese has 412 kcal. 1 tablespoon (6.2 g): about 26 kcal.
Is dried or dry cheese high in protein?
Dried or dry cheese contains 29.9 g of protein per 100 g (60% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.9 g in 1 tablespoon (6.2 g). About 29% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cheese, that is among the highest quarter (median 22.1 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry cheese?
Dried or dry cheese has 8.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.36 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry cheese?
Dried or dry cheese contains 28.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 16.4 g is saturated (82% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (71% DV), Vitamin B12 (58% DV), selenium (53% DV), phosphorus (50% DV) and zinc (41% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry cheese?
100 g contains 1,400 mg of sodium, 61% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705728. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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