Cheese (parmesan, shredded) nutrition facts
100 grams of cheese, parmesan, shredded contain 415 calories, 38 g of protein, 3.4 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. It is an excellent source of calcium (96% DV), protein (76% DV), phosphorus (59% DV) and vitamin B12 (58% DV). Most of its calories (60%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 1700 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
- Calcium96%
- Protein76%
- Phosphorus59%
- Vitamin B1258%
- Selenium43%
- Zinc29%
% 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 | 229 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.53 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4 µg | 58% |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1250 mg | 96% |
| Iron | 0.87 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 97 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 51 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 735 mg | 59% |
| Zinc | 3.19 mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 23.9 µg | 43% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 17.4 g | 87% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.73 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.66 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 25 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other dairy and egg products
| Per 100 g | Cheese (parmesan, shredded) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 415 | 218 | +90% |
| Protein | 37.9 g | 13.5 g | +180% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.41 g | 11.7 g | -71% |
| Total fat | 27.3 g | 13 g | +110% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.27 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 0.9 g | 9.04 g | -90% |
| Sodium | 1700 mg | 405 mg | +320% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173431. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.