01 / NUTRITION
The numbers, clearly.
The table describes the cited sample. It does not promise an exact match for every brand or recipe.
| Nutrient | 100 g | Example portion · 20 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 412 kcal | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 29.9 g | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 28.8 g | 5.8 g |
The portion is a calculation example, not a recommended amount.
02 / CALCULATE
How much is on your plate?
Choose a weight: values update instantly, without saving what you enter.
Enter the cheese weight, without including pasta or other ingredients.
Proportional estimate from the cited sample. Preparation, brand and added ingredients can change the result.
03 / IN REAL LIFE
From number to plate.
The sample is hard Parmesan-style cheese; a packaged product's label takes precedence.
The example is 20 g because hard cheese is often one ingredient of a meal. On pasta, consider the pasta, sauce and cheese separately; the sample is generic Parmesan-style cheese.
From plate to diary, in three steps.
Weigh the cheese you add, including grated cheese.
Calculate that weight: 20 g is one fifth of the values per 100 g.
Keep the cheese and the dish you add it to distinct in your diary.
“At lunch I added 20 grams of Parmesan to my pasta.”
A description example, not a completed estimate. In Vesta you can correct foods and amounts before confirming the meal.
Explore the voice diary04 / SOURCE AND LIMITS
Which food did we measure?
We selected an identifiable sample from the source below. Energy and macronutrients are per 100 g of edible food; the interactive portion is a simple proportion. It is not a measurement of your plate.
05 / FAQ
The useful questions
Are these values for Parmigiano Reggiano PDO?
The USDA sample is “Cheese, Parmesan, hard”: a hard Parmesan-style cheese. It does not identify a specific Parmigiano Reggiano PDO product or its age. Use your package’s values for the cheese in your kitchen; this page provides a named reference, not a claim that these products are interchangeable.
How many calories and how much protein are in 100 g?
The selected Parmesan cheese sample has 412 kcal and 29.9 g of protein per 100 g.
Why might my plate be different?
The sample is hard Parmesan-style cheese; a packaged product's label takes precedence.
How do I use this estimate without chasing perfection?
Use the table as a reference, then consider the weight, added ingredients and your preparation. In Vesta you can review an estimate before confirming it in your diary and see the meal in the context of your week.
General information, not personalized dietary or medical advice. Values vary by sample and preparation.