Parmesan Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Hy-Vee
Parmesan Cheese contains 393 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/4 cup, 28 g (28 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 32% from protein and 4% 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 337 kcal per 100 g across 10,190 products.
100 g provides 82% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 393 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 28.6 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat L | 16.1 g | 81% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 1,540 mg | 67% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 32.1 g | 64% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 1,070 mg | 82% |
| Iron L | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 32%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 64%
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
- Protein32.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.4 g)
- Fat28.6 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 27 g)
- Saturated fat16.1 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium1,540 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A, IU L | 1,070 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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 393 kcal | 393 kcal |
| Protein | 35.7 g | 32.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 25 g | 28.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,321 mg | 1,540 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Parmesan cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), anticaking agent (potato starch, corn starch, calcium sulfate), natamycin (natural mold inhibitor).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Cheddar Cheese HyVee | 393 | 25 g | 3.6 g | 32.1 g |
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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 Parmesan Cheese?
100 g of Parmesan Cheese has 393 kcal. Serving, 1/4 cup, 28 g (28 g): about 110 kcal.
Is Parmesan Cheese high in protein?
Parmesan Cheese contains 32.1 g of protein per 100 g (64% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9 g in serving, 1/4 cup, 28 g (28 g). About 32% 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 Parmesan Cheese?
Parmesan Cheese has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Parmesan Cheese?
Parmesan Cheese contains 28.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 16.1 g is saturated (81% 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 calcium (82% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Parmesan Cheese?
100 g contains 1,540 mg of sodium, 67% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated September 23, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2127018. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 20, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0075450093995. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 23, 2025. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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