Calories in Parmesan cheese
22kcal
Per 1 tbsp grated (5g)
Protein
1.9g
Carbs
0.2g
Fat
1.4g
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Aged parmesan — hard cheese, intensely flavored.
~22 kcal per tbsp grated. Strong flavor means small amounts go far.
Best for
- higher-fat protein meals — 38g protein with 29g fat / 100g
- people who under-eat fat and bounce off super-lean diets
Watch out
- double-counting oil or butter you already logged separately
- assuming “protein” means low calorie — fat drives energy density here
- full-fat vs low-fat SKUs — pick the line that matches the carton
How to log it
Log the cut/state you actually have (skin-on, marbled, etc.). 1 tbsp grated (~5g) is the practical unit in the app.
Where it fits the day
Works when the rest of the day is lighter on oils and nuts. Watch the weekly fat budget, not just the meal selfie.
Cooked, grilled, fried & breaded
Fat already drives density for parmesan cheese. Extra oil or breading still moves the log — typical kcal per 100g:
These are typical ranges, not lab measurements. Restaurant recipes, oils, and sauces vary — treat them as logging estimates and edit if your plate looks heavier.
Common serving sizes
Per 100g: 431 kcal · 38g P · 4.1g C · 29g F