USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Parmesan?
Per 100g, Parmesan has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 28/100. Its strongest contributions are Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
28/100
10 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 2 tbsp, grated (10g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 2 tbsp, grated |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal | 42 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 14 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 28 g | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 15 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 1,800 mg | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 18 mg |
| Calcium | 853 mg | 85 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Folate | 6 µg | 1 µg |
Where Parmesan contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Calcium
100%
853 mg per 100g
Phosphorus
100%
627 mg per 100g
Vitamin B12
93%
1.4 µg per 100g
Protein
51%
28 g per 100g
Sat fat
15 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
1,800 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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