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How much protein is in parmesan?
Parmesan has 28.4 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 5 g) has 1.4 g of protein and 21 calories.
- Protein, 1 tbsp (5 g)
- 1.4 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 6.8 g
High protein density
Protein in parmesan by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.4 g) | 8.1 g | 119 | 3.9 g | 7.9 g |
| 1 cup (100 g) | 28.4 g | 420 | 13.9 g | 27.8 g |
| 1 tbsp (5 g) | 1.4 g | 21 | 0.7 g | 1.4 g |
| 100 g | 28.4 g | 420 | 13.9 g | 27.8 g |
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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: most protein per calorie
- Egg white 21 g protein per 100 cal
- Greek yogurt 16.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Cottage cheese 12.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Mozzarella 9.6 g protein per 100 cal
- Egg 8.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Hard-boiled egg 8.1 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is parmesan high in protein?
Yes. With 6.8 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 67% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of parmesan?
28.4 g, with 420 calories.
How much parmesan gives you 30 g of protein?
About 106 g, for roughly 445 calories. That's about 21.2 servings of 1 tbsp.
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.