Parmesan
Moderate nutritional value
Hard aged parmesan cheese; values for block or freshly grated cheese.
Parmesan is a hard cheese aged for many months, grated over pasta, risotto, soups and salads or shaved thin. Per 100 g it is very high in protein and calcium and also salty, with about 1.2 g of sodium. A 15 g serving, about three tablespoons grated, gives about 5 g of protein, 180 mg of calcium and 180 mg of sodium, and long aging leaves it almost free of lactose.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35.8g | 63.9% |
| Fat | 25g | 35.7% |
| Carbs | 3.2g | 1.1% |
| Simple Sugars | 1.12g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 2.08g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 30g | 1.2% |
| Calories | 392 | 17.4% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 14.85 | g | 74.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 7.52 | g | 30.1% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.57 | g | 4.4% |
| Omega-3 | 0.171 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.399 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.22 | mg |
| Selenium | 22.5 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 207 | mcg | 23.0% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.039 | mg | 3.3% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.332 | mg | 25.5% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.27 | mg | 1.7% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.091 | mg | 5.4% |
| vitamin B9 | 7 | mcg | 1.8% |
| vitamin B12 | 1.2 | mcg | 50.0% |
| vitamin D | 0.5 (20 IU) | mcg | 3.3% |
| vitamin E | 0.22 | mg | 1.5% |
| vitamin K | 1.7 | mcg | 1.4% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 1184 | mg | 118.4% |
| iron | 0.82 | mg | 4.6% |
| magnesium | 44 | mg | 11.0% |
| phosphorus | 694 | mg | 99.1% |
| potassium | 92 | mg | 3.5% |
| sodium | 1175 | mg | 51.1% |
| zinc | 2.75 | mg | 25.0% |
| copper | 0.032 | mg | 3.6% |
| manganese | 0.02 | mg | 0.9% |
| selenium | 22.5 | mcg | 40.9% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 1384 | mg | 197.7% | 230% |
| Isoleucine | 1894 | mg | 135.3% | 168% |
| Leucine | 3452 | mg | 126.4% | 150% |
| Lysine | 3306 | mg | 157.4% | 183% |
| Methionine | 1193 | mg | 113.6% | 138% |
| Phenylalanine | 3917 | mg | 223.8% | 254% |
| Threonine | 1317 | mg | 125.4% | 140% |
| Tryptophan | 482 | mg | 172.1% | 194% |
| Valine | 2454 | mg | 134.8% | 163% |
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