Eggs and dairy
How many calories are in parmesan?
Parmesan has 420 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 5 g) has 21 calories.
- Calories, 1 tbsp (5 g)
- 21
- Calories per gram
- 4.2
High energy density
Calories in parmesan by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.4 g) | 119 | 8.1 g | 3.9 g | 7.9 g |
| 1 cup (100 g) | 420 | 28.4 g | 13.9 g | 27.8 g |
| 1 tbsp (5 g) | 21 | 1.4 g | 0.7 g | 1.4 g |
| 100 g | 420 | 28.4 g | 13.9 g | 27.8 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 27%
- Carbs 13%
- Fat 60%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28.4 g
- Carbs
- 13.9 g
- Fat
- 27.8 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 0.1 g
- Sodium
- 1800 mg
Eggs and dairy: lightest first
- Egg white 52 cal per 100 g
- Milk (2%) 50 cal per 100 g
- Greek yogurt 61 cal per 100 g
- Whole milk 61 cal per 100 g
- Cottage cheese 81 cal per 100 g
- Egg 143 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is parmesan high in calories?
It has 4.2 calories per gram, which counts as high energy density. That's more calories per gram than 82% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of parmesan?
420 calories, with 28.4 g protein, 13.9 g carbs and 27.8 g fat.
Where do the calories in parmesan come from?
Roughly 27% from protein, 13% from carbs, 60% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 171247: "Cheese, parmesan, grated" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.