Nutrition facts · Eggs and dairy
Calories in Parmesan
Parmesan has 392 calories per 100 g, and a 1 oz (28.4 g) serving has 111 calories. Most of those calories come from fat (25 g per 100 g), with protein close behind (35.8 g per 100 g), while carbs are minimal at 3.2 g.
Calories come from: Carbs 3% · Fat 59% · Protein 38%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 392 kcal | 35.8 g | 3.2 g | 25 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 111 kcal | 10.2 g | 0.9 g | 7.1 g |
| 1 cubic inch | 10.3 g | 40 kcal | 3.7 g | 0.3 g | 2.6 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 392 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2 g |
| of which sugars | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| of which saturated | 14.9 g |
| Sodium | 1,175 mg |
What changes the calories
- Grated parmesan is fluffy, so a spoonful or cup holds far less cheese by weight than the same volume of shredded or chunked cheese, which makes volume measures unreliable.
- Pre-grated shelf-stable parmesan products can differ from a hard wedge because they may contain added ingredients like anti-caking agents and have a different moisture content.
- Portion habits matter most: parmesan is usually used as a topping, and generous handfuls over pasta or salad add up quickly because it is calorie-dense.
- The rind is very hard and often simmered in soups rather than eaten, so only the cheese you actually eat should be counted.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Weigh parmesan on a kitchen scale, or grate it over a plate on the scale, since grated volume varies a lot.
- Log it as hard parmesan for wedges and freshly grated cheese, and check the label if you use a pre-grated tub product.
- Snap a photo of your pasta or salad in BerryFit, then adjust the parmesan amount to the grams you weighed so the topping is not under-counted.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 oz of parmesan?
A 1 oz (28.4 g) serving of parmesan has 111 calories, with 10.2 g protein, 7.1 g fat and 0.9 g carbs.
Is parmesan high in protein?
Yes, parmesan has 35.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is high for a cheese. A 1 oz serving provides 10.2 g.
Is parmesan low carb?
Parmesan has just 3.2 g of carbs per 100 g and 0 g fiber, with 0.1 g sugar, so it fits easily into low-carb eating.
How does parmesan compare to other hard cheeses in calories?
Parmesan's 392 calories per 100 g is similar to Swiss cheese at 393 and pecorino at 387, a bit lower than cheddar at 408, and higher than Gouda at 356.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Cheese, parmesan, hard, FDC ID 170848); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
