Most popular parmesan brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
# Productkcal / 100 g
1Bella Rosa Parmesan Shredded Cheese1 tbsp · 5 g400 kcal
2Arthur's Shredded Parmesan Cheese2 tsp · 5 g400 kcal
3Bella Rosa Fresh Shredded Parmesan Cheese1 tbsp · 5 g400 kcal
4Cello Artisan Parmesan Shredded Cheese, Sweet & Nutty1 tbsp · 5 g400 kcal
Shaker and bag brands are shredded rather than finely grated, so their labels read about 400 calories per 100 g against 420 for the grated cheese above.
Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
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Parmesan FAQs
How many calories are in parmesan cheese?
One tablespoon of grated parmesan (5 g) is 21 calories. A 1 oz serving is 118 calories and 100 g is 420 calories.
Is parmesan good for weight loss?
Parmesan is calorie-dense at 420 calories per 100 g, but the usual sprinkle is small: one tablespoon adds 21 calories, 1.4 g protein and 1.4 g fat.
Parmesan vs cheddar: which has more calories?
Grated parmesan is 420 calories per 100 g and cheddar is 410, so they are within 10 calories of each other. Parmesan carries more protein at 28.4 g per 100 g.
How much protein is in parmesan?
Grated parmesan has 28.4 g protein per 100 g, which works out to 1.4 g in a tablespoon and 8 g in a 1 oz serving.