Parmesan Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Coles

Parmesan Cheese contains 456 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 10 g (10 g) provides about 46 kcal.

Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 6% 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 250 kcal per 100 g across 40,486 products.

100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for iodine, 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 14% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).

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

Parmesan Cheese by Coles, product photo
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456kcal per 100 g
27.9 gprotein
7.1 gcarbohydrates
35.4 gfat
46kcal in serving, 1 serving, 10 g (10 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 456 kcal
Total fat L 35.4 g 45%
Saturated fat L 24.5 g 123%
Cholesterol L 2.5 mg 0.8%
Sodium L 2,939 mg 128%
Total carbohydrates L 7.1 g 3%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 27.9 g 56%
Vitamin A L 1.8 µg0.2%
Vitamin C L 1.3 mg1%
Vitamin D L 0.074 µg0.4%
Vitamin E L 0.009 mg0.1%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.043 mg4%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.18 mg14%
Niacin (B3) L 0.091 mg0.6%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.36 mg7%
Vitamin B6 L 0.044 mg3%
Folate (B9) L 4.8 µg1%
Vitamin B12 L 0.48 µg20%
Calcium L 122 mg9%
Iron L 0.031 mg0.2%
Magnesium L 11.5 mg3%
Phosphorus L 97.9 mg8%
Potassium L 155 mg3%
Zinc L 0.42 mg4%
Copper L 0.012 mg1%
Manganese L 0.006 mg0.3%
Selenium L 1.6 µg3%
Iodine L 30.9 µg21%

% 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: 24%Carbohydrates: 6%Fat: 69%456kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 24%
  • Carbohydrates 6%
  • 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

Iodine21%Vitamin B1220%Riboflavin (B2)14%Calcium9%Phosphorus8%Pantothenic acid (B5)7%Zinc4%Thiamin (B1)4%Potassium3%Selenium3%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein27.9 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8.5 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3.6 g)
  • Fat35.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10.5 g)
  • Saturated fat24.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.5 g)
  • Sodium2,939 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 243 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water89.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L6.9 µg
Other components (2)
Water L89.8 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Coles
Barcode
9300601006113
Quantity
100g
Label serving
1 serving (10 g)
Category
Dried Parmesan Cheese
Packaging
Plastic
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Pasteurised Milk, Salt, Starter Culture, Non-Animal Rennet. CONTAINS MILK

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

Ingredient guides: MilkSalt

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Parmesan Cheese?

100 g of Parmesan Cheese has 456 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 10 g (10 g): about 46 kcal.

Is Parmesan Cheese high in protein?

Parmesan Cheese contains 27.9 g of protein per 100 g (56% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.8 g in serving, 1 serving, 10 g (10 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.5 g).

How many carbs are in Parmesan Cheese?

Parmesan Cheese has 7.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 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 Cheese?

Parmesan Cheese contains 35.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 24.5 g is saturated (123% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Parmesan Cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (21% DV), Vitamin B12 (20% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Parmesan Cheese?

100 g contains 2,939 mg of sodium, 128% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 4, 2026. 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

  • Open Food Facts, record 9300601006113. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 4, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

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