Parmesan

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Essential Waitrose

Parmesan contains 402 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (400 kcal per 100 g).

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Parmesan by Essential Waitrose, product photo
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402kcal per 100 g
32.4 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
29.7 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 402 kcal
Total fat L 29.7 g 38%
Saturated fat L 19.6 g 98%
Sodium L 652 mg 28%
Total carbohydrates L 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 32.4 g 65%

% 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: 33%Fat: 67%402kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 33%
  • Fat 67%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Nutritional insights

  • Protein32.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 32.1 g)
  • Saturated fat19.6 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 20 g)
  • Sodium652 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 640 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal8.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Essential Waitrose
Barcode
5000169602973
Category
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Nutri-Score
D as computed by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Ingredients not reported.

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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?

100 g of Parmesan has 402 kcal.

Is Parmesan high in protein?

Parmesan contains 32.4 g of protein per 100 g (65% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 32.1 g).

How many carbs are in Parmesan?

Parmesan has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Parmesan?

Parmesan contains 29.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 19.6 g is saturated (98% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Parmesan?

100 g contains 652 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. 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

  • Open Food Facts, record 5000169602973. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).

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