Cheese (parmesan, grated) nutrition facts
100 grams of cheese, parmesan, grated contain 420 calories, 28 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat. It is an excellent source of calcium (66% DV), selenium (63% DV), vitamin B12 (58% DV) and protein (57% DV). Most of its calories (60%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 1800 mg per 100 g.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Calcium66%
- Selenium63%
- Vitamin B1258%
- Protein57%
- Phosphorus50%
- Zinc38%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 262 µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.36 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.08 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.45 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4 µg | 58% |
| Choline | 14.1 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 853 mg | 66% |
| Iron | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 627 mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.07 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 34.4 µg | 63% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 15.4 g | 77% |
| Trans fat | 0.88 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.13 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 22.6 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other dairy and egg products
| Per 100 g | Cheese (parmesan, grated) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 420 | 218 | +93% |
| Protein | 28.4 g | 13.5 g | +110% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 11.7 g | +18% |
| Total fat | 27.8 g | 13 g | +114% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.27 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 0.07 g | 9.04 g | -99% |
| Sodium | 1800 mg | 405 mg | +344% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 171247. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.