Calories in Cheese, parmesan, grated, refrigerated
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Cheese, parmesan, grated, refrigerated contains 405 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (5 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 73% of the Daily Value for calcium, 55% of the Daily Value for iodine and 50% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 405 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 29.5 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat M | 17.2 g | 86% |
| Cholesterol M | 86 mg | 29% |
| Sodium M | 1,046 mg | 45% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars M | 0.64 g | |
| Protein C | 30.1 g | 60% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K M | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.035 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.41 mg | 31% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.023 mg | 1% |
| Biotin (B7) M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 950 mg | 73% |
| Iron M | 0.14 mg | 0.8% |
| Magnesium M | 35.4 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 625 mg | 50% |
| Potassium M | 74 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 4.6 mg | 42% |
| Copper M | 0.042 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.037 mg | 2% |
| Iodine M | 82.9 µg | 55% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 66%
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
- Protein30.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars0.64 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat29.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat17.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium1,046 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water30.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (1)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 6 g |
|---|
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.61 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0.031 g |
Individual fatty acids (11)
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.61 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.51 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.32 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.76 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.87 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 2.8 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 8.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.43 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.67 g |
Carotenoids (4)
| Retinol M | 233 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0 µg |
Other components (5)
| Water M | 30.8 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 4.7 g |
| Ash M | 5.2 g |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 7 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 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 |
| Queso Asadero | 297 | 22.1 g | 2.4 g | 22.1 g |
| Cheese food, cold pack, American | 331 | 19.7 g | 8.3 g | 24.5 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 cheese?
100 g of cheese has 405 kcal. Reference amount, racc (5 g): about 20 kcal.
Is cheese high in protein?
Cheese contains 30.1 g of protein per 100 g (60% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.5 g in reference amount, racc (5 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese?
Cheese has 4.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.64 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese contains 29.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 17.2 g is saturated (86% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (73% DV), iodine (55% DV), phosphorus (50% DV), zinc (42% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
100 g contains 1,046 mg of sodium, 45% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated April 28, 2022. 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: Foundation Foods, record 2259795. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 28, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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