Parmesan cheese topping, fat free: Nutrition Facts
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Parmesan cheese topping, fat free contains 370 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (5 g) provides about 19 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from protein, with 44% from carbohydrates and 12% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 79% of the Daily Value for selenium, 62% of the Daily Value for calcium and 56% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 370 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat I | 3.1 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol L | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium L | 1,150 mg | 50% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 40 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 1.5 g | |
| Protein L | 40 g | 80% |
| Vitamin A C | 40 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.04 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 25 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 1.1 µg | 46% |
| Choline C | 15.4 mg | 3% |
| Calcium L | 800 mg | 62% |
| Iron L | 5 mg | 28% |
| Magnesium I | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus I | 700 mg | 56% |
| Potassium L | 600 mg | 13% |
| Zinc I | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper I | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 43.3 µg | 79% |
% 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 44%
- Carbohydrates 44%
- Fat 12%
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 egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars1.5 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat5 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat3.1 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium1,150 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 1.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.19 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.11 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0.16 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0.096 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0.056 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.13 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.14 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.5 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.61 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.073 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.076 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 13 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 39 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 8.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash I | 6.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,548 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 151 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 25 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, Parmesan, dry grated, fat free Dried or dry | 370 | 40 g | 40 g | 5 g |
| Milk, dry, nonfat, calcium reduced Dried or dry | 354 | 35.5 g | 51.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder Dried or dry | 396 | 50 g | 22 g | 12 g |
| Cheese, cheddar, nonfat or fat free | 157 | 32.1 g | 7.1 g | 0 g |
| Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk, powder Dried or dry | 411 | 45.7 g | 18.5 g | 17.1 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low fat | 179 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Cheese, Swiss, reduced fat | 179 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat | 141 | 31.7 g | 3.5 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in parmesan cheese topping?
100 g of parmesan cheese topping has 370 kcal. 1 tablespoon (5 g): about 19 kcal.
Is parmesan cheese topping high in protein?
Parmesan cheese topping contains 40 g of protein per 100 g (80% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in 1 tablespoon (5 g). About 44% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in parmesan cheese topping?
Parmesan cheese topping has 40 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in parmesan cheese topping?
Parmesan cheese topping contains 5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.1 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does parmesan cheese topping contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (79% DV), calcium (62% DV), phosphorus (56% DV), Vitamin B12 (46% DV) and iron (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in parmesan cheese topping?
100 g contains 1,150 mg of sodium, 50% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 172206. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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