🧀 Protein in Parmesan
Parmesan has 38 g of protein per 100 g, along with 431 kcal, 4.1 g carbs and 29 g fat. That means 35% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the dairy group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
38 g
Calories
431
Carbs
4.1 g
Fats
29 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 129 | 11.4 g | 1.2 g | 8.7 g |
| 50 g | 216 | 19 g | 2.1 g | 14.5 g |
| 100 g | 431 | 38 g | 4.1 g | 29 g |
| 150 g | 647 | 57 g | 6.1 g | 43.5 g |
| 200 g | 862 | 76 g | 8.2 g | 58 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Nutritional Yeast — 45 g per 100 g
- Soya Chunks (dry) — 52 g per 100 g
- Spirulina — 57 g per 100 g
- Seitan (wheat gluten) — 75 g per 100 g
- Casein Protein — 80 g per 100 g
Similar dairy foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in parmesan?
- Parmesan contains 38 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 431 kcal, 4.1 g carbs and 29 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of parmesan?
- A 200 g portion of parmesan gives about 76 g protein and 862 calories.
- Is parmesan a good protein source?
- It contributes protein, but only about 35% of its calories come from protein, so treat it as a supporting food rather than your main protein anchor.
- How many calories are in 30 g of parmesan?
- 30 g of parmesan has roughly 129 calories, 11.4 g protein, 1.2 g carbs and 8.7 g fat.