🧀 Parmesan has 431 calories per 100 g — 43 in 1 tablespoon grated
Dairy & Eggs · Serving: 1 tablespoon grated (10 g) · Values are USDA-based estimates.
per 100 g
per serving (1 tablespoon grated)
macros per 100 g
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (10 g) | % Daily Value (per 100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 431 kcal | 43 kcal | 21.6% |
| Protein | 38 g | 3.8 g | 76% |
| Carbs | 4.1 g | 0.4 g | 1.5% |
| Fat | 29 g | 2.9 g | 37.2% |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 1.8% |
| Sodium | 1529 mg | 152.9 mg | 66.5% |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 12.5 mg | 2.7% |
| Calcium | 1184 mg | 118.4 mg | 91.1% |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is based on US Daily Values (calories 2000, protein 50 g, carbs 275 g, fat 78 g, fibre 28 g, sugar 50 g, sodium 2300 mg, potassium 4700 mg, calcium 1300 mg, iron 18 mg, vitamin C 90 mg). A dash means the value is not available for this food, not zero.
Is Parmesan healthy?
With 431 calories and 38g protein per 100 g, Parmesan sits in the higher-calorie range for everyday foods. As with any single food, what matters most is the overall pattern of what you eat across the day.
This is general information about the food's nutrition profile, not medical or dietary advice for any individual.
How it fits your goals
- General eating: at 431 kcal per 100 g, a serving of 1 tablespoon grated contributes 43 kcal — easy to slot into a day once you know the number.
- Protein focus: 38g protein per 100 g (3.8g per serving) — a strong protein choice.
- Lower-carb eating: 4.1g carbs per 100 g — relatively low in carbs.
General information only — not a personal diet plan.
Similar foods
Compared with Parmesan (431 kcal / 100 g): Double Cream has 430 kcal per 100 g. Mascarpone has 429 kcal per 100 g. Compare any two foods →
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Parmesan?
Parmesan has 431 calories per 100 g, and 43 calories in 1 tablespoon grated (10 g).
How much protein is in Parmesan?
38g protein per 100 g, or 3.8g per serving.
How much sugar is in Parmesan?
0.9g sugar per 100 g, or 0.1g per serving.
What is a serving of Parmesan?
On this page, a serving is 1 tablespoon grated (10 g). Per-serving values are calculated as the per-100 g value × grams ÷ 100.