Grated Parmesan Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Gabriella

Grated Parmesan Cheese contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 5 g (5 g) provides about 25 kcal.

Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 31% 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 12,820 products.

100 g provides 62% of the Daily Value for calcium.

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

500kcal per 100 g
40 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
40 gfat
25kcal in serving, 1 tbsp, 5 g (5 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 500 kcal
Total fat L 40 g 51%
Saturated fat L 20 g 100%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 100 mg 33%
Sodium L 1,400 mg 61%
Total carbohydrates L 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber not reported
Total sugars not reported
Protein L 40 g 80%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 800 mg62%

% 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%Fat: 69%500kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 31%
  • Fat 69%

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

Calcium62%Vitamin A0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein40 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
  • Fat40 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.3 g)
  • Saturated fat20 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
  • Sodium1,400 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU 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 500 kcal500 kcal
Protein 40 g40 g
Carbohydrates 0 g0 g
Fat 40 g40 g
Fiber n/an/a
Sugars n/an/a
Sodium 1,400 mg1,400 mg

Product details

Brand
Gabriella
Barcode
0079834111572
Label serving
1 Tbsp (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 cow's milk, salt, enzymes), powdered cellulose, starch blend to prevent caking.

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.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1886183. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated November 2, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0079834111572. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Grated Parmesan Cheese?

100 g of Grated Parmesan Cheese has 500 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 5 g (5 g): about 25 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, 1 tbsp, 5 g (5 g). 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 Grated Parmesan Cheese?

Grated Parmesan Cheese has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Grated Parmesan Cheese?

Grated Parmesan Cheese contains 40 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 calcium (62% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Grated Parmesan 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: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.