Cheese (parmesan, hard) nutrition facts
100 grams of cheese, parmesan, hard contain 392 calories, 36 g of protein, 3.2 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of fat. It is an excellent source of calcium (91% DV), protein (72% DV), phosphorus (56% DV) and vitamin B12 (50% DV). Most of its calories (59%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 1180 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
- Calcium91%
- Protein72%
- Phosphorus56%
- Vitamin B1250%
- Selenium41%
- Riboflavin (B2)26%
% 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 | 207 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.33 mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.45 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 µg | 50% |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1180 mg | 91% |
| Iron | 0.82 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 92 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 44 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 694 mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 2.75 mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 22.5 µg | 41% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 14.8 g | 74% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.52 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.57 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 30 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other dairy and egg products
| Per 100 g | Cheese (parmesan, hard) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 392 | 218 | +80% |
| Protein | 35.8 g | 13.5 g | +164% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.22 g | 11.7 g | -73% |
| Total fat | 25 g | 13 g | +92% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.27 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 0.11 g | 9.04 g | -99% |
| Sodium | 1180 mg | 405 mg | +191% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170848. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.