Most popular parmesan cheese brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
# Productkcal / 100 g
1Arthur's Shredded Parmesan Cheese2 tsp · 5 g400 kcal
2Bella Rosa Shredded Parmesan Cheese1 tbsp · 5 g400 kcal
3Bella Rosa Fresh Shredded Parmesan Cheese1 tbsp · 5 g400 kcal
4Kraft Parmesan Cheese5 g400 kcal
5Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese2 tsp · 6 g417 kcal
6Polly-O Shredded Parmesan Cheese1/4 cup · 28 g393 kcal
Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
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Parmesan cheese FAQs
How many calories are in parmesan cheese?
A 1 oz portion of grated parmesan is 118 calories and a tablespoon is 21 calories. Per 100 g it comes to 420 calories.
Is parmesan cheese good for weight loss?
A tablespoon adds 21 calories, 1.4 g protein and 1.4 g fat, while 100 g is 420 calories and 27.8 g fat. Because the flavour is strong, most of the taste comes from a small sprinkle.
Parmesan or Swiss cheese: which has fewer calories?
Swiss cheese is 393 calories per 100 g against 420 for grated parmesan, a difference of 27 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in parmesan cheese?
Grated parmesan has 28.4 g protein per 100 g, which is about 8 g in a 1 oz portion and 1.4 g in a tablespoon.