Dairy & eggs

Parmesan: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 392 kcal, 36 g protein, 3.2 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 5 g) provides about 20 kcal.

Amount
Energy

20 kcal

82 kJ · 1% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein1.8 g · 38%
Carbohydrates0.2 g · 3%
Fat1.3 g · 59%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 tbsp · 5 g
Energy1,641 kJ / 392 kcal82 kJ / 20 kcal
Fat25 g1.3 g
of which saturates15 g0.7 g
Carbohydrate3.2 g0.2 g
of which sugars0.1 g< 0.1 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein36 g1.8 g
Salt2.9 g0.15 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Parmesan?

392 kcal (1,641 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tbsp (5 g) provides about 20 kcal.

How much fat is in Parmesan?

25 g fat per 100 g, of which 15 g saturates. 1 tbsp (5 g) has about 1.3 g.

How much protein is in Parmesan?

36 g protein per 100 g; 1 tbsp (5 g) has about 1.8 g. That is 38% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Cheese, parmesan, hard”, FDC ID 170848. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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