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Grana Padano

Grana Padano is a hard Italian cheese (traditionally Parmigiano-Reggiano) commonly grated over pasta, soups and salads for its intense umami and nutty flavor. It is a concentrated source of high-quality protein and minerals, particularly calcium — providing about 1184mg per 100g — which makes it useful for boosting calcium intake in small amounts. As a dense aged cheese, it delivers a rich protein profile and minerals but is also fairly high in saturated fat and salt, so it’s best used sparingly as a flavoring rather than eaten in large portions.

Vegetarian · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~2.10€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Parmesan.

Calories

412 kcal

21% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

30 g

60% RDI

Fat

29 g

16g sat fat

Carbs

8.4 g

3% RDI

Sugar

0.4 g

1% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

1.4 g

28% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C · 5.6 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Grana Padano healthy?

Grana Padano is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Grana Padano?

Grana Padano is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Grana Padano gluten free?

Yes, Grana Padano is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Grana Padano?

100g of Grana Padano contains 412 kcal, 29.9g protein, 8.36g carbohydrates, 28.8g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Grana Padano vegetarian?

Yes, Grana Padano is vegetarian but not vegan.

Q.06Is Grana Padano lactose free?

Yes, Grana Padano is lactose free.

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