Calories in Parmesan Cheese

22kcal per 1 tbsp, grated (5 g)

431 kcal per 100 g · about 1% of a 2,000-kcal day

Parmesan is intensely savory, so the tablespoon you grate over pasta is only about 22 calories. Its protein density is high even for a cheese.

Parmesan Cheese nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp, grated
Calories431 kcal22 kcal
Protein38.5 g1.9 g
Carbs4.1 g0.2 g
Fat29 g1.5 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sugar0.9 g0 g

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