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Cheese (parmesan, grated) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Decent protein density6.8 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 27% · 28.4 g
Carbs 13% · 13.9 g
Fat 60% · 27.8 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✗ Keto | 13.9 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✗ Vegan | contains animal-derived ingredients |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✗ Whole30 | contains an excluded group |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Cheese (parmesan, grated) · per 100 g
Calories420
Total Fat 27.8 g36% DV
Saturated Fat 15.4 g77% DV
Cholesterol 86 mg29% DV
Sodium 1,804 mg78% DV
Total Carbs 13.9 g5% DV
Fiber 0 g0% DV
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 28.4 g57% DV
Vitamin D 0.5 µg · Calcium 853 mg · Iron 0.5 mg · Potassium 180 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 420 |
| 1 cup | 100 g | 420 |
| 1 tbsp | 5 g | 21 |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 119.3 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Cheese (parmesan, grated)?
Cheese (parmesan, grated) has 420 calories per 100 grams, which is about 420 calories per 1 cup.
How much protein is in Cheese (parmesan, grated)?
Cheese (parmesan, grated) has 28.4 g of protein per 100 grams — 6.8 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Cheese (parmesan, grated) keto-friendly?
Cheese (parmesan, grated) has 13.9 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is not keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Cheese (parmesan, grated) vegan?
Cheese (parmesan, grated) is vegetarian but not vegan (contains dairy or eggs).
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