NutriDB

Cheese, gjetost

FDC ID: 171240

Dairy and Egg Products

At a glance

Cheese, gjetost is a high-calorie food in the Dairy and Egg Products category, providing 466 kcal per 100g. Each 100g supplies 9.7g of protein, 29.5g of fat, 42.6g of carbohydrates. It is an especially good source of riboflavin (106% of the Daily Value), vitamin b12 (101% of the Daily Value), total fat (38% of the Daily Value). All values are per 100g and based on USDA FoodData Central public-domain data.

Energy

466

kcal

Protein

9.7

g

Total Fat

29.5

g

Total Carbohydrate

42.6

g

Dietary Fiber

0

g

Nutrition profile of Cheese, gjetost

Cheese, gjetost provides about 466 kcal per 100g, a high energy density. Nutritionally it is high in fat.

Key nutrients and what they do

  • Riboflavin 106%supports fat and carbohydrate metabolism and skin/mucosal health
  • Vitamin B12 101%is essential for red blood cell formation and nerve function
  • Vitamin A 37%maintains vision, skin and mucous membranes and acts as an antioxidant
  • Phosphorus 36%builds bones and teeth and supports energy storage and use

% daily value is per 100g against adult reference intakes.

Who it suits

  • people focused on skin and mucosal condition
  • people on plant-based diets or concerned about anemia
  • people focused on eye, skin and mucosal health
  • people focused on bone health, growing children and older adults

Things to keep in mind

  • !Sodium is high — about 1.5g of salt equivalent per 100g. Watch portions if you are reducing salt.
  • !Energy density is high, so portion size matters for balance.

This overview is general information based on public nutrition data and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Disclaimer

Nutrition by Serving Size

NutrientPer 100g1 oz (28g)
Calories466 kcal132 kcal
Protein9.7 g2.7 g
Fat29.5 g8.4 g
Carbs42.6 g12.1 g
Fiber0 g0 g

Serving values are converted from the per-100g data (1 oz = 28.35g). Actual portion weights vary.

Daily Value Radar(% of FDA Daily Value)

Nutrient Rankings(top 15 by % Daily Value)

Full Nutrition Facts(per 100g)

NutrientAmount% Daily ValueNotes
Energy466 kcal
23.3%
Water13.44 g
Protein9.65 g
19.3%
Cholesterol94 mg
31.3%
Total Fat29.51 g
37.8%
Total Carbohydrate42.65 g
15.5%
Dietary Fiber0 g
0.0%
Sodium600 mg
26.1%
Potassium1409 mg
30.0%
Calcium400 mg
30.8%
Magnesium70 mg
16.7%
Phosphorus444 mg
35.5%
Iron0.52 mg
2.9%
Zinc1.14 mg
10.4%
Copper0.08 mg
8.9%
Manganese0.04 mg
1.7%
Selenium14.50 μg
26.4%
Retinol334 μg
Vitamin A334 μgRAE
37.1%
Thiamin0.32 mg
26.3%
Riboflavin1.38 mg
106.3%
Niacin0.81 mg
5.1%
Vitamin B60.27 mg
15.9%
Vitamin B122.42 μg
100.8%
Folate5 μg
1.3%
Pantothenic Acid0 mg
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories does 100g of Cheese, gjetost have?

Cheese, gjetost has 466 kcal (calories) per 100g.

How much protein, fat, and carbs are in Cheese, gjetost?

Per 100g, Cheese, gjetost provides 9.7g protein, 29.5g fat, 42.6g carbohydrates.

What nutrients is Cheese, gjetost high in?

Per 100g, Cheese, gjetost is a notable source of Riboflavin (about 106% of the Daily Value), Vitamin B12 (about 101% of the Daily Value), Total Fat (about 38% of the Daily Value).

Is Cheese, gjetost high in sodium?

Cheese, gjetost contains 600mg of sodium per 100g. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300mg, so portion size matters if you are watching salt intake.

What is the source of this nutrition data for Cheese, gjetost?

These per-100g values come from USDA FoodData Central (public domain).

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Data Source

This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain).

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain)