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Parmesan Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Milano's

Parmesan Cheese contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 6 g (6 g) provides about 30 kcal.

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 333 kcal per 100 g across 12,820 products.

100 g provides 123% of the Daily Value for calcium, 40% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 40% of the Daily Value for iron.

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

500kcal per 100 g
40 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
30 gfat
30kcal in serving, 1 tbsp, 6 g (6 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 500 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 1,100 mg 48%
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 A L 360 µg40%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 1,600 mg123%
Iron L 7.2 mg40%
Potassium L 167 mg4%

% 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%500kcal / 100 g
  • 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

Calcium123%Vitamin A40%Iron40%Potassium4%Vitamin C0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein40 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
  • Fat30 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 26.3 g)
  • Saturated fat20 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
  • Sodium1,100 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

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 400 kcal500 kcal
Protein 33.3 g40 g
Carbohydrates 0 g0 g
Fat 25 g30 g
Fiber n/a0 g
Sugars n/a0 g
Sodium 917 mg1,100 mg

Product details

Brand
Milano's
Barcode
0036929338948
Label serving
1 tbsp (6 g)
Category
Cheeses
Nutri-Score
D as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Made from pasteurized cow's milk, culture, salt, and enzymes. corn starch ad cellulose added to prevent caking. potassium sorbate (added to protect flavor).

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

Ingredient guides: Salt

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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 2615235. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0036929338948. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 31, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Parmesan Cheese?

100 g of Parmesan Cheese has 500 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 6 g (6 g): about 30 kcal.

Is Parmesan Cheese high in protein?

Parmesan Cheese contains 40 g of protein per 100 g (80% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.4 g in serving, 1 tbsp, 6 g (6 g). About 37% 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 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 (123% DV), Vitamin A (40% DV) and iron (40% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Parmesan Cheese?

100 g contains 1,100 mg of sodium, 48% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 31, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.