Parmesan cheese
Glycemic index not measured yet
- Very high in protein: about 36 g per 100 g
- Energy-dense: about 390 kcal per 100 g
Parmesan cheese has no measured glycemic index yet. It contains 3.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 5 per 100 g Savoury, cheesy flakes to sprinkle on pasta and salads, dairy-free and almost salt-free, with 50 g of protein per 100 g.
Nutritional yeast - no GI Parmesan with less fat: about 90 fewer kcal per 100 g for the same grated topping.
Low fat parmesan cheese - no GI Grated parmesan made with less salt, for pasta and soups when you watch sodium.
Low sodium parmesan cheese
Forms of Parmesan cheese
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Parmesan cheese is one of the 11,150 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp, grated | 2 g |
| 1 tbsp, grated | 5 g |
| 1 cubic inch | 10 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g |
| 1 cup, grated | 100 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 392 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.22 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.11 g |
| Natural | 0.1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 35.75 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated | 16.29 g |
| Unsaturated | 7.84 g |
| Sodium | 1529 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very high in protein: about 36 g per 100 g
- Very rich in calcium: about 1,180 mg per 100 g
- Almost no carbohydrate: glycemic load 0
- Energy-dense: about 390 kcal per 100 g
- High in saturated fat: about 15 g per 100 g
- Salty: over 1 g of sodium per 100 g
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Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Parmesan cheese?
The glycemic index of Parmesan cheese has not been measured yet. It contains 3.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Is Parmesan cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
The glycemic index of Parmesan cheese is not measured. With 3.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, watch the portion size.
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