Parmesan
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Parmesan by Great Value scores 7/10 for Muscle Building based on moderate protein per calorie.
Parmesan by Great Value provides 393 calories, 35.7g protein, 25.0g fat, and 7.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 9.1g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Clean Label, Kids / Growing health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 35.7g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ⚠High sodium content (1214mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (14.3g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Parmesan by Great Value sits near the middle of the cheese category with 393 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 393 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 35.7g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Saturated fat: 14.3g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1214mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 14.3g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 1214mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2429mg — roughly 106% of the daily limit.
Better Alternatives
Parmesan is a solid choice in its category. For variety, browse other top-scoring cheese products on NutritionRanked.
Ingredients
parmesan cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), potato starch and powdered cellulose added to prevent caking, natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor),