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Is Parmesan cheese Flexitarian-friendly?

Verdict

Flexitarian-friendly

Parmesan cheese fits flexitarian eating. Flexitarian is the most flexible major diet — most plant-based with occasional meat.

Per 1 tbsp grated (5g)

Calories

22 kcal

Protein

1.9g

Carbs

0.2g

Net Carbs

0.2g

Fat

1.4g

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Why this matters for Flexitarian

No food groups are eliminated; the goal is plant-leaning over plant-strict.

FAQ

Is Parmesan cheese OK on Flexitarian?
Flexitarian-friendly. Parmesan cheese fits flexitarian eating. Flexitarian is the most flexible major diet — most plant-based with occasional meat.
How many calories in Parmesan cheese?
431 kcal per 100g, or 22 kcal per 1 tbsp grated (5g).