Healthy fats
Parmesan
Nutrition facts
Serving: 3 tbsp grated (15 g)
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | |
| Protein | 5.4 g | |
| Carbs | 0.5 g | |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 % |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0 % |
| Fat | 3.9 g | 5 % |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 12 % |
| Sodium | 206 mg | 9 % |
Values per serving, calculated from the USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy).
What the label does not say
- With close to 36 g of protein per 100 g, parmesan is one of the most protein-dense cheeses: 3 tablespoons grated (15 g) provide more than 5 g, for 60 calories.
- Long-aged hard cheeses contain almost no lactose left: bacteria consumed it during ripening, and analyses no longer detect any in parmesan (Portnoi and MacDonald, 2009).
Preparation
Parmesan rind is dried cheese, with no wax or coating: it flavours a soup or broth, then comes out. Grated at serving time, it gives more taste per gram than melted into the sauce.
To mention to a professional
- If you take a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), aged cheeses such as parmesan are among the foods rich in tyramine; check with a healthcare professional.
- Milk is a priority allergen in Canada.
Sources
- Cheese, parmesan, hard
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy
- Portnoi and MacDonald, 2009, Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, lactose and galactose content of cheeses
- Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano, PDO product specification
- Gillman, 2011, Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, interactions of irreversible MAOIs
- Health Canada, Priority Food Allergens
Educational information: it does not replace the advice of a health professional, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or are breastfeeding.