Parmesan Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Parmissimo
Parmesan Cheese contains 229 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 pieces, 35 g (35 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 10% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 402 kcal per 100 g across 825 products.
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for calcium and 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 229 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 17.1 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat L | 12.9 g | 65% |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 571 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 5.7 g | |
| Protein L | 11.4 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A L | 257 µg | 29% |
| Calcium L | 429 mg | 33% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 10%
- 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
Nutritional insights
- Protein11.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 32 g)
- Sugars5.7 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
- Fat17.1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 30 g)
- Saturated fat12.9 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 20 g)
- Sodium571 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 640 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 857 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 | 229 kcal | 229 kcal |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 11.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.7 g | 5.7 g |
| Fat | 17.1 g | 17.1 g |
| Fiber | n/a | n/a |
| Sugars | 5.7 g | 5.7 g |
| Sodium | 571 mg | 571 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Parmissimo
- Barcode
- 0814258010076
- Label serving
- 2 PIECES (35 g)
- Category
- Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Parmigiano reggiano pdo cheese 25% (milk, salt, rennet), water, whey, butter, milk proteins, emulsifying salts: sodium citrate, acidity regulator: citric acid, thickener: carrageenan.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 229 kcal. Serving, 2 pieces, 35 g (35 g): about 80 kcal.
Is Parmesan Cheese high in protein?
Parmesan Cheese contains 11.4 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 2 pieces, 35 g (35 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 32 g).
How many carbs are in Parmesan Cheese?
Parmesan Cheese has 5.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Parmesan Cheese?
Parmesan Cheese contains 17.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12.9 g is saturated (65% 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 (33% DV) and Vitamin A (29% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Parmesan Cheese?
100 g contains 571 mg of sodium, 25% 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.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2061825. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 16, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0814258010076. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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