🌍 Sustainable Protein
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Parmesan for Sustainable Protein

35g protein per 100g · Complete

Fits in moderation

Lower-impact protein sources — legumes, algae, and small fish — let you hit your target without the land and water cost of large livestock.

The numbers

Per 100g
35g
420 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 2 tbsp grated
5g
63 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
20×
~1260 kcal from this food

Why it works for sustainable protein

For sustainable eating, look for low environmental footprint per gram of protein. Parmesan isn't a top pick very dense — use as a topping.

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