Parmesan cheese topping, fat free
FDC 172206tablespoon (5 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 62 · +27 vs Dairy & eggs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Parmesan cheese topping, fat free is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 62 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 6 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (80% DV), an excellent source of calcium (62% DV), an excellent source of iron (28% DV). Most of its 370 calories per 100 grams come from protein. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1150 mg per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 370 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1150 mg | 50% |
| Carbohydrate | 40 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | |
| Protein | 40 g | 80% |
| Potassium | 600 mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 800 mg | 62% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 40 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.25 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.16 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.08 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.25 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172206Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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