Food Lion · Cheese
Food Lion, Parmesan Cheese
A 2 tsp (5g) serving of Food Lion, Parmesan Cheese has 20 calories, 0g of sugars and 80mg of sodium, as submitted by Food Town Stores Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 2055195, record updated Jul 14, 2017).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2055195, available Oct 28, 2021; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* 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. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Food Town Stores Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 5g serving. They agree with USDA's live record (FoodData Central API, read Sep 29, 2026). Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 035826090003
- Category
- Cheese
- Records
- 4 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other cheese
Per 100 g, none of the 15,853 cheese products in USDA's branded database has less sugar, and it has more sodium than 96% of them.
Where the calories come from: 16% carbohydrate, 53% fat and 31% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among cheese: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1,600 mg | 643 mg | 96% |
| Protein | 40 g | 21.4 g | 98% |
| Calories | 400 | 357 | 90% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 15,853 products, one per barcode.
Other cheese in this aisle
14,327 of the 15,853 cheese products are named cheese. Per 100 g their median is 357 calories, 643 mg of sodium and 21.4 g of protein; 13,741 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Everything Oven-baked 100% Cheese PARM CRISPS | 1,278 mg | 556 |
| Horseradish Cheese PEARL VALLEY | 1,267 mg | 333 |
| Wisconsin Blue Natural Cheese CRYSTAL FARMS | 1,267 mg | 333 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "cheese", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT AND ENZYMES. POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH AND CALCIUM SULFATE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING. NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).
The statement lists 4 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt and Enzymes. Potato Starch. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Jul 14, 2017), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Food Town Stores Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2055195).
More Food Lion cheese
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Lion, Parmesan & Romano Cheese | 400 | 0 g | 2,400 mg |
| Food Lion, Swiss Cheese Slices | 400 | 0 g | 200 mg |
| Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese | 400 | 0 g | 667 mg |
| Sharp Cheddar Extra Thin Cheese Slices | 406 | 0 g | 656 mg |
| Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, Natural | 393 | n/a | 643 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Food Lion, Parmesan Cheese?
20 per 2 tsp (5g) serving, and 400 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Food Lion, Parmesan Cheese?
80mg per serving (3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Food Town Stores Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated Jul 14, 2017. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov