Parmesan Cheese
Parmesan Cheese by Parmissimo provides 229 kcal per 100 g, with 5.7 g of sugars and 11.4 g of protein. That is 6668% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Parmigiano-Reggiano category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 pieces (35 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 229 kcal | 80 kcal | 397 −42% | |
| Total fat | 17.1 g | 6 g | 8% | 29.5 −42% |
| Saturated fat | 12.9 g | 4.5 g | 23% | 19.4 −34% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.7 g | 2 g | 1% | 0.5 +1089% |
| Total sugars | 5.7 g | 2 g | 0.1 +6668% | |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 4 g | 8% | 31.8 −64% |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 0.5 g | 1.8 −23% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1591 Parmigiano-Reggiano products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other parmigiano-reggiano
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Parmigiano reggiano pdo cheese 25% (milk, salt, rennet), water, whey, butter, milk proteins, emulsifying salts: sodium citrate, acidity regulator: citric acid, thickener: carrageenan.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 pieces (35 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0814258010076
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Parmesan Cheese?
Parmesan Cheese contains 229 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (2 pieces (35 g)).
How much sugar is in Parmesan Cheese?
Parmesan Cheese has 5.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Parmesan Cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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