Cheese, Parmesan, dry grated, fat free: Nutrition Facts
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Cheese, Parmesan, dry grated, fat free contains 370 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (7.5 g) provides about 28 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from protein, with 44% from carbohydrates and 12% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cheese on FoodFactly (340 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 79% of the Daily Value for selenium, 62% of the Daily Value for calcium and 56% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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 | 370 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.1 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol C | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 1,150 mg | 50% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 40 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 1.5 g | |
| Protein C | 40 g | 80% |
| Vitamin A C | 40 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.04 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 25 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.1 µg | 46% |
| Choline C | 15.4 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 800 mg | 62% |
| Iron C | 5 mg | 28% |
| Magnesium C | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 700 mg | 56% |
| Potassium C | 600 mg | 13% |
| Zinc C | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper C | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 43.3 µg | 79% |
% 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 44%
- Carbohydrates 44%
- Fat 12%
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
- Protein40 gin the top quarter of cheese (median 22.1 g)
- Sugars1.5 gbelow the median for cheese (median 1.8 g)
- Fat5 gin the lowest quarter of cheese (median 23.4 g)
- Saturated fat3.1 gin the lowest quarter of cheese (median 14 g)
- Sodium1,150 mgabove the median for cheese (median 819 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.19 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.096 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.056 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.5 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.61 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.073 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.076 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 13 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 39 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 8.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk, dry, nonfat, calcium reduced Dried or dry | 354 | 35.5 g | 51.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Parmesan cheese topping, fat free | 370 | 40 g | 40 g | 5 g |
| Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder Dried or dry | 396 | 50 g | 22 g | 12 g |
| Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk, powder Dried or dry | 411 | 45.7 g | 18.5 g | 17.1 g |
| KRAFT FREE Singles American Nonfat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | 148 | 22.7 g | 11.7 g | 1 g |
| Egg substitute, powder Dried or dry | 444 | 55.5 g | 21.8 g | 13 g |
| KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | 222 | 19.6 g | 11.8 g | 10.6 g |
| KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | 215 | 16.3 g | 16.2 g | 9.5 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 370 kcal. 1 tablespoon (7.5 g): about 28 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 444 kcal.
Is dried or dry cheese high in protein?
Dried or dry cheese contains 40 g of protein per 100 g (80% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 1 tablespoon (7.5 g). About 44% 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 40 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry cheese?
Dried or dry cheese contains 5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.1 g is saturated (16% 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 selenium (79% DV), calcium (62% DV), phosphorus (56% DV), Vitamin B12 (46% DV) and iron (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry cheese?
100 g contains 1,150 mg of sodium, 50% 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 2705731. 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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