Grated parmesan cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs

Grated parmesan cheese contains 400 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tsp, 5 g (5 g) provides about 20 kcal.

Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from protein and 0% 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 333 kcal per 100 g across 11.652 products.

100 g provides 92% of the Daily Value for calcio.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

400kcal per 100 g
40 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
30 gfat
20kcal in serving, 2 tsp, 5 g (5 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 400 kcal
Total fat L 30 g 38%
Saturated fat L 20 g 100%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 100 mg 33%
Sodium L 2.000 mg 87%
Total carbohydrates L 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 40 g 80%
Calcio L 1.200 mg92%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Potasio L 200 mg4%

% 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: 37%Fat: 63%400kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 37%
  • 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

Calcio92%Potasio4%Iron0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein40 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21,4 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0,5 g)
  • Fat30 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 26,7 g)
  • Saturated fat20 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
  • Sodium2.000 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal10 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (1)
Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales L0 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 400 kcal400 kcal
Protein 40 g40 g
Carbohydrates 0 g0 g
Fat 30 g30 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 2.000 mg2.000 mg

Product details

Barcode
0041380551300
Label serving
2 tsp (5 g)
Category
Cheeses
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Parmesan cheese (pasteurized part skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), powdered cellulose (added to prevent caking), potassium sorbate to protect flavor.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilkSalt

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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 Grated parmesan cheese?

100 g of Grated parmesan cheese has 400 kcal. Serving, 2 tsp, 5 g (5 g): about 20 kcal.

Is Grated parmesan cheese high in protein?

Grated parmesan cheese contains 40 g of protein per 100 g (80% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 2 tsp, 5 g (5 g). About 37% 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 Grated parmesan cheese?

Grated parmesan cheese has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Grated parmesan cheese?

Grated parmesan cheese contains 30 g of fat per 100 g, of which 20 g is saturated (100% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Grated parmesan cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcio (92% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Grated parmesan cheese?

100 g contains 2.000 mg of sodium, 87% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 23 de abril de 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on 7 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2411144. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 7 de diciembre de 2018. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0041380551300. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 23 de abril de 2020. Imported 7 de noviembre de 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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