Table of Contents
Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Gjetost Cheese"
| Food Name: Gjetost Cheese | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 466 | Total Fat (g): 30 |
| Protein (g): 10 | Carbohydrates (g): 43 |
| Net Carbs (g): 43 | Water (g): 13 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 19 | Cholesterol (mg): 94 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 7879 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 938 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 429 | Omega-6 (mg): 508 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 1113 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 334 |
| Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 3 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 5 | Folate DFE (mcg): 5 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 400 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 70 | Phosphorus (mg): 444 |
| Potassium (mg): 1409 | Sodium (mg): 600 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 15 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 135 | Threonine (mg): 393 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 519 | Leucine (mg): 992 |
| Lysine (mg): 814 | Methionine (mg): 318 |
| Cystine (mg): 57 | Phenylalanine (mg): 540 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 541 | Valine (mg): 765 |
| Arginine (mg): 330 | Histidine (mg): 293 |
| Alanine (mg): 325 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 709 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 1987 | Glycine (mg): 189 |
| Proline (mg): 1180 | Serine (mg): 470 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Retinol (mcg): 334 | PRAL Score: -16 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Gjetost Cheese
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Gjetost Cheese'?
100 grams of 'Gjetost Cheese' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 10g (around 20% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 43g (around 16% of daily requirement),
Fat – 30g (around 38% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Protein, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Protein intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Gjetost Cheese'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Gjetost Cheese' provides around 466 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 23% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Gjetost Cheese' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Gjetost Cheese' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 10g protein, 43g carbs, and 30g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Gjetost Cheese' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Gjetost Cheese' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 400 mg (31% DV),
Potassium (mg): 1409 mg (30% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 444 mg (36% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 15 mcg (27% DV),
Sodium (mg): 600 mg (26% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Magnesium (mg): 70 mg (17% DV).
'Gjetost Cheese' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Gjetost Cheese in significant amounts?
'Gjetost Cheese' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 334 mcg (37% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 1113 IU (37% DV),
Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 3 mg (60% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 2 mcg (83% DV).
'Gjetost Cheese' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Gjetost Cheese' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Gjetost Cheese' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 19 g (95% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 94 mg (31% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 600 mg (26% of max recommended).