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Parmesan (hard)

Aged until more than a third of it is protein — a cheese you grate, not slice.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g392 kcal 35.8 g3.2 g 0.0 g25.0 g
Per 100 kcal— 9.1 g0.8 g 0.0 g6.4 g
One ounce · 28 g110 kcal10.0 g0.9 g0.0 g7.0 g

Where the calories come from

protein 38%3%fat 59%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.1 g
Saturated fat14.8 g
Sodium1175 mg · 51% DV
Potassium92 mg · 2% DV
Calcium1184 mg · 91% DV
Iron1 mg · 5% DV
Magnesium44 mg · 10% DV
Vitamin C0.0 mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)207 mcg · 23% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.2 mg · 1% DV
Folate (DFE)7 mcg · 2% DV
Choline15.4 mg · 3% DV
Vitamin B60.09 mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus694 mg · 56% DV
Copper0.03 mg · 3% DV
Potassium : sodium0.1 : 1
Protein10 g · 20% DVFiber0.0 g · 0% DVPotassium26 mg · 1% DVCalcium332 mg · 26% DVIron0.2 mg · 1% DVMagnesium12 mg · 3% DVSodium329 mg · 14% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170848 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

84 gfor 30 g protein
329 kcalthose grams cost
0.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsParmesan
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliParmesan
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastParmesan

Rank within meat, fish & dairy

Cod24.3 gShrimp24.2 gCanned tuna22.0 gCrab21.5 gLobster21.3 gEgg white21.0 gTurkey breast20.5 gTilapia20.4 gHalibut20.3 gChicken breast18.8 gScallops18.5 gParmesan9.1 g#36 of 62 in Meat, fish & dairy · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Parmesan0.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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