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Parmesan cheese
Parmesan cheese by Kraft provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 40 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Italian cheeses category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 tsp (5 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 20 kcal | 337 +19% | |
| Total fat | 30 g | 1.5 g | 2% | 27.2 +10% |
| Saturated fat | 20 g | 1 g | 5% | 18.3 +9% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.5 −100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0.7 −100% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 −100% |
| Protein | 40 g | 2 g | 4% | 22.1 +81% |
| Salt | 4 g | 0.2 g | 1.6 +147% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 470 Italian cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other italian cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
parmesan cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), cellulose powder added to prevent caking, potassium sorbate to protect flavor contains: milk, kraft heinz foods company chicago, il 60601
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 tsp (5 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0021000023806
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Parmesan cheese?
Parmesan cheese contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 20 kcal per serving (2 tsp (5 g)).
How much sugar is in Parmesan cheese?
Parmesan cheese has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Parmesan cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Parmesan cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Parmesan cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 15, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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