Parmesan cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Kraft
Parmesan cheese contains 400 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 37% 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 339 kcal per 100 g across 160 products.
100 g provides 77% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 400 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat L | 20 g | 100% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 100 mg | 33% |
| Sodium L | 1,600 mg | 70% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 40 g | 80% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 1,000 mg | 77% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 0 mg | 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 37%
- Fat 63%
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 dairy and eggs (median 22 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.3 g)
- Fat30 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 25.5 g)
- Saturated fat20 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17.8 g)
- Sodium1,600 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 520 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 | 400 kcal | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 40 g | 40 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 30 g | 30 g |
| Fiber | n/a | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,600 mg | 1,600 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Kraft
- Barcode
- 0021000023806
- Category
- Italian 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 part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), cellulose powder added to prevent caking, potassium sorbate to protect flavor contains: milk, kraft heinz foods company chicago, il 60601
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parmesan Romano Cheese Winco Foods | 400 | 40 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Grated Parmesan Cheese Belgioioso Park Cheese Llc | 400 | 40 g | 0 g | 20 g |
| Parmesan Selection | 400 | 33.3 g | 13.3 g | 26.7 g |
| Pecorino romano Colla | 401 | 26 g | 0 g | 33 g |
| Caciotta mot Trüffel Aldi | 399 | 24 g | 1.5 g | 33 g |
| Parmesan Coop Naturaplan | 402 | 32 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Parmesan Reggiano AOP PARMIGIANO REGGIANO AOP | 402 | 32 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Parmigiano Reggiano Colla | 402 | 32 g | 0 g | 30 g |
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 400 kcal.
Is Parmesan cheese high in protein?
Parmesan cheese contains 40 g of protein per 100 g (80% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 37% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 22 g).
How many carbs are in Parmesan cheese?
Parmesan cheese has 0 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 30 g of fat per 100 g, of which 20 g is saturated (100% 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 (77% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Parmesan cheese?
100 g contains 1,600 mg of sodium, 70% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 15, 2022. 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 2599657. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 12, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0021000023806. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 15, 2022. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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