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Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Calories

Hard, aged Italian cheese; high in protein and calcium.

CALORIES

431kcal

0low

POTASSIUM

92mg

FIBER

Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

431

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

4.1g

· 4%

Protein

38g

· 35%

Fat

29g

· 61%

Fiber

Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

1.2µg · 50% DV

Vitamin A

270µg · 30% DV

0.35mg · 27% DV

Biotin

4µg · 13% DV

Minerals

Calcium

1184mg · 118% DV

Phosphorus

694mg · 99% DV

Sodium

650mg · 28% DV

Zinc

3mg · 27% DV

Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.2

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Fat Profile

SATURATED

18.6g

MONOUNSATURATED

8.4g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.1g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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356 kcal

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1% milk

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Drinkable quark

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Parmigiano Reggiano cheese — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories and how much protein are in Parmigiano Reggiano cheese?

Parmigiano Reggiano contains 431 calories and 38 g of protein per 100 g. It is a high-protein cheese option.

Is Parmigiano Reggiano suitable for a keto diet?

Yes. With 4.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and a glycemic index of 0, Parmigiano Reggiano is compatible with keto diets, as well as ketovore and carnivore eating patterns.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.