Calories in 1 Tbsp of Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 tbsp of shredded parmesan cheese (5 g) has 21 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.9 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 0.2 g of carbohydrates, a split of 37% protein, 60% fat and 3% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of shredded parmesan cheese has 42 calories. Burning 21 calories takes about 4 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Shredded Parmesan Cheese: common questions
How many calories are in 1 tbsp of shredded parmesan cheese?
1 tbsp of shredded parmesan cheese weighs about 5 g and has 21 calories.
How much protein is in 1 tbsp of shredded parmesan cheese?
1 tbsp of shredded parmesan cheese has 1.9 g of protein, which is 4% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 tbsp of shredded parmesan cheese?
1 tbsp of shredded parmesan cheese has 0.2 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much shredded parmesan cheese is 100 calories?
100 calories of shredded parmesan cheese is 24 g, about 5 tbsp of shredded parmesan cheese.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 173431. Original description: Cheese, parmesan, shredded. Portion weights are USDA household measures.