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Parmesan Cheese
Parmesan Cheese by Signature provides 393 kcal per 100 g and 32.1 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cheeses category and comes in a 20 oz pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 393 kcal | 110 kcal | 323 +22% | |
| Total fat | 25 g | 7 g | 9% | 25.6 |
| Saturated fat | 16.1 g | 4.5 g | 23% | 17.4 −7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 1 g | 0% | 4.5 −22% |
| Protein | 32.1 g | 9 g | 18% | 21.4 +50% |
| Salt | 4.2 g | 1.2 g | 1.7 +144% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20877 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Parmesan cheese (pasteurized part skimmed cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, egg white lysozyme), powdered cellulose (to prevent caking), natamycin (to protect flavor).
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 20 oz
- Serving size
- 1/4 cup (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0888670025277
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Parmesan Cheese?
Parmesan Cheese contains 393 kcal per 100 g and about 110 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (28 g)).
Is Parmesan Cheese healthy?
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 January 6, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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