SParmesan
Aged · Cheeses (Hard)
Graded S — 58 out of 100, #1 of 25 cheeses. Micronutrients carries the score (82/100); protein drags it down (35/100).
The short version: 38g protein and 1184mg calcium per 100g — the most nutrient-dense cheese here, used by the tablespoon.
The catch: Sodium is extreme — 1529mg per 100g. A grating cheese, not a snacking cheese.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 58
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#1 of 25 in Cheeses. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Parmesan healthy?
It grades S — 58 out of 100, #1 of 25 cheeses in our system. 38g protein and 1184mg calcium per 100g — the most nutrient-dense cheese here, used by the tablespoon.
How many calories are in Parmesan?
431 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Parmesan calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.