Parmesan

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Selection

Parmesan contains 400 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from protein and 12% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 345 kcal per 100 g across 123 products.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Parmesan by Selection, product photo
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400kcal per 100 g
33.3 gprotein
13.3 gcarbohydrates
26.7 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 400 kcal
Total fat L 26.7 g 34%
Saturated fat L 16.7 g 83%
Sodium L 1,400 mg 61%
Total carbohydrates L 13.3 g 5%
Dietary fiber not reported
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 33.3 g 67%

% 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: 31%Carbohydrates: 12%Fat: 56%400kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 31%
  • Carbohydrates 12%
  • Fat 56%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Nutritional insights

  • Protein33.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.2 g)
  • Fat26.7 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 25 g)
  • Saturated fat16.7 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
  • Sodium1,400 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 520 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal8.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Selection
Barcode
0059749884846
Category
Italian cheeses
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Ingredients not reported.

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Parmesan?

100 g of Parmesan has 400 kcal.

Is Parmesan high in protein?

Parmesan contains 33.3 g of protein per 100 g (67% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 31% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 21.4 g).

How many carbs are in Parmesan?

Parmesan has 13.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Parmesan?

Parmesan contains 26.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 16.7 g is saturated (83% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Parmesan?

100 g contains 1,400 mg of sodium, 61% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated April 1, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0059749884846. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 1, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).

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