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Grated Parmesan, 5 OZ
dairy-eggs/cheese
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Grated Parmesan, 5 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
20
Calories
2g
Protein
40mg
Sodium
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d grab this small tub from the dairy or specialty cheese shelf when you want a fast sprinkle of savory Parmesan on pasta, salads, or soups — the kind of shortcut that keeps weeknight dinners moving. It reads as practical and slightly indulgent, evoking the familiar, nutty hit of aged cheese without the hassle of grating a wedge. The finely grated, free‑flowing texture comes from simple anti‑caking starches (potato and corn), a hint of modest processing rather than heavy industrial reformulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 TBSP
Servings per Container: 28
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol4.99mg2%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

PARMESAN, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES), TO, PREVENT, CAKING, (POTATO, STARCH,, CORNSTARCH)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The main ingredient is authentic Parmesan cheese (a processed dairy product) with added potato and cornstarch as anti‑caking agents; these simple additives modify texture but do not represent the multi-ingredient industrial formulations typical of ultra‑processed foods, so it aligns with NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Grated Parmesan, 5 OZ

Well, it depends on what you’re looking for! This grated Parmesan is relatively low in calories and high in protein, which can be a nice addition to a meal. However, it does contain sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to sprinkle it sparingly.

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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$3.79
per package