PARMESAN finely shredded cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
PARMESAN finely shredded cheese by Happy Farms by ALDI scores 8/10 for Clean Label based on processed food (nova 3).
PARMESAN finely shredded cheese by Happy Farms by ALDI 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 (1321mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (16.1g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
PARMESAN finely shredded cheese by Happy Farms by ALDI 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: 16.1g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1321mg 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 16.1g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 1321mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2643mg — roughly 115% of the daily limit.
Better Alternatives
PARMESAN finely shredded cheese is a solid choice in its category. For variety, browse other top-scoring cheese products on NutritionRanked.
Ingredients
CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYMES ANTI-CAKING BLEND (POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]). CONTAINS: MILK.