Dairy & Eggs
Calories in Parmesan cheese
Parmesan cheese has 431 calories per 100g — that’s 22 calories in a typical serving (1 tbsp grated · 5 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving1 tbsp grated · 5 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 431 kcal | 22 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g | 1.9 g |
| Carbs | 4 g | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 29 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1529 mg | 76 mg |
Common kitchen measures
| Measure | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | ≈ 100 g | 431 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon | ≈ 5 g | 22 kcal |
Gram weights from USDA FoodData Central — reference values, not exact measurements.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Parmesan cheese?
- Parmesan cheese has 22 calories per 1 tbsp grated (5 g).
- How many calories are in 100g of Parmesan cheese?
- 100g of Parmesan cheese has 431 calories, 38g protein, 4g carbs and 29g fat.
- How much protein is in Parmesan cheese?
- Parmesan cheese has 1.9g of protein per 1 tbsp grated (5 g).
- How many calories are in 1 cup of Parmesan cheese?
- 1 cup of Parmesan cheese (≈ 100 g) has about 431 kcal.
Values are typical reference figures and vary with brand, preparation, and portion. This is general information, not medical or dietary advice.