Parmesan Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Weis

Parmesan Cheese contains 429 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.25 cup, 28 g (28 g) provides about 120 kcal.

Roughly 62% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 3% 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 248 kcal per 100 g across 42,808 products.

100 g provides 96% of the Daily Value for calcium and 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.

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

429kcal per 100 g
35.7 gprotein
3.6 gcarbohydrates
28.6 gfat
120kcal in serving, 0.25 cup, 28 g (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 429 kcal
Total fat L 28.6 g 37%
Saturated fat L 17.9 g 89%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 71 mg 24%
Sodium L 1,710 mg 74%
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 35.7 g 71%
Vitamin A L 214 µg24%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin D L 0.36 µg2%
Niacin (B3) L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 1,250 mg96%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 107 mg2%
Iodine L 0 µg0%
Fluoride L 0 µg

% 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: 34%Carbohydrates: 3%Fat: 62%429kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 34%
  • Carbohydrates 3%
  • Fat 62%

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

Calcium96%Vitamin A24%Potassium2%Vitamin D2%Vitamin C0%Niacin (B3)0%Iron0%Iodine0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein35.7 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.59 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3.8 g)
  • Fat28.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10.2 g)
  • Saturated fat17.9 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.3 g)
  • Sodium1,710 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 236 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal8.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L714 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 429 kcal429 kcal
Protein 39.3 g35.7 g
Carbohydrates 3.6 g3.6 g
Fat 28.6 g28.6 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 1,710 mg1,710 mg

Product details

Brand
Weis
Barcode
0041497083312
Quantity
28 g
Label serving
0.25 cup (28 g)
Category
Dairy and Eggs
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT AND ENZYMES, POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH AND CALCIUM SULFATE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).

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

Ingredient guides: MilkSalt

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Parmesan Cheese?

100 g of Parmesan Cheese has 429 kcal. Serving, 0.25 cup, 28 g (28 g): about 120 kcal.

Is Parmesan Cheese high in protein?

Parmesan Cheese contains 35.7 g of protein per 100 g (71% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in serving, 0.25 cup, 28 g (28 g). About 34% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 8 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 17.9 g is saturated (89% 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 (96% DV) and Vitamin A (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Parmesan Cheese?

100 g contains 1,710 mg of sodium, 74% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated December 5, 2025. 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 2021452. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated November 19, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0041497083312. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated December 5, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

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