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Cheese

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Cheese is a versatile dairy product used worldwide as a table food, melting ingredient and flavoring agent in many cuisines — from sandwiches and pizzas to gratins and sauces. It is known for its rich, savory taste and ability to add creaminess and umami to dishes. Nutrition-wise, Cheese is a conc... Show more

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g / 381kcal

Carbs

4.3g

Sugar

2.1g

Fat

31.3g

Saturated Fat

17.8g

Protein

20.7g

Fiber

0.0g

Salt

1.0g

Health Summary

Based on science

88

Sugar

Excellent

46

Micronutrients

Okay

46

Satiety

Okay

46

Micronutrients

Okay

28

Protective

Avg

Not Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Not Lactose Free
NOVA Classification: 3
Estimated Price: 2,50€/100g
Density: 1.03 g/ml

💊Vitamins

Vitamin A
265 μg RAE
Vitamin B6
0.10 mg
Vitamin B12
1.5 μg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D
0.20 μg
Vitamin E
0.30 mg α-TE
Vitamin K
2.0 μg
Thiamine (B1)
0 mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.40 mg
Niacin (B3)
0.10 mg
Folate
18 μg DFE
Choline
25 mg

Minerals

Calcium
721 mg
Copper
0 mg
Iodine
15 μg
Iron
0.20 mg
Magnesium
28 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Potassium
98 mg
Selenium
14 μg
Zinc
3.1 mg

🧬Amino Acids

Cysteine
80 mg
Histidine
110 mg
Isoleucine
700 mg
Leucine
1200 mg
Lysine
1100 mg
Methionine
340 mg
Phenylalanine
680 mg
Threonine
570 mg
Tryptophan
160 mg
Tyrosine
800 mg
Valine
750 mg

🥑Fatty Acids

Saturated Fat
18 g
Trans Fats
150 mg
Monounsaturated Fats
900 mg
Omega-3
140 mg
Omega-6
36 mg

🛡️Protective Compounds

CarotenoidsLow
PolyphenolsNone
GlucosinolatesNone
381
kcal

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