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
Parmesan
Parmesan 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
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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 Parmesan healthy?
Parmesan is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Parmesan?
Parmesan is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Q.05Is Parmesan gluten free?
Yes, Parmesan is gluten free.
Q.02What are the macros in Parmesan?
100g of Parmesan contains 412 kcal, 29.9g protein, 8.36g carbohydrates, 28.8g fat, and 0g fiber.
Q.04Is Parmesan vegetarian?
Yes, Parmesan is vegetarian but not vegan.
Q.06Is Parmesan lactose free?
Yes, Parmesan is lactose free.
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