Calories in Cheese, gjetost
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Cheese, gjetost contains 466 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 132 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 106% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 101% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 67% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 466 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 29.5 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat ? | 19.2 g | 96% |
| Cholesterol ? | 94 mg | 31% |
| Sodium ? | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 42.7 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 9.7 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A ? | 334 µg | 37% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.32 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 1.4 mg | 106% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.81 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 3.4 mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.27 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 2.4 µg | 101% |
| Calcium ? | 400 mg | 31% |
| Iron ? | 0.52 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 70 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus ? | 444 mg | 36% |
| Potassium ? | 1,409 mg | 30% |
| Zinc ? | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper ? | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Manganese ? | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 14.5 µg | 26% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 36%
- Fat 56%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein9.7 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Fat29.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat19.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium600 mgabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water13.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 7.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.94 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.39 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.52 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.99 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.81 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.32 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.057 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.54 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.54 g |
| Valine ? | 0.77 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.33 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.29 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.33 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.71 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.19 g |
| Proline ? | 1.2 g |
| Serine ? | 0.47 g |
Individual fatty acids (13)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.51 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.96 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.57 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.33 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.58 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.83 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 3.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 8.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 3.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.53 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 334 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 13.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 4.8 g |
| Energy ? | 1,948 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 1,113 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 5 µg |
Other forms of Cheese
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, lactose reduced | 74 | 12.4 g | 3.2 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, parmesan, low sodium | 451 | 41.6 g | 3.7 g | 30 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, with vegetables | 67 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium | 280 | 27.5 g | 3.1 g | 17.1 g |
| Cheese, monterey, low fat | 313 | 28.2 g | 0.7 g | 21.6 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, no sodium added | 72 | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium | 376 | 22.2 g | 1.6 g | 31.2 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low sodium | 374 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low fat | 179 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Cheese, muenster, low fat | 271 | 24.7 g | 3.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat | 141 | 31.7 g | 3.5 g | 0 g |
| Cheese, cottage, with vegetables | 95 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 4.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream substitute, powdered Dried or dry | 529 | 2.5 g | 59.3 g | 32.9 g |
| Coffee creamer, powder Dried or dry | 529 | 2.5 g | 59.3 g | 32.9 g |
| Coffee creamer,powder, sugar free, flavored Dried or dry | 529 | 2.5 g | 59.3 g | 32.9 g |
| Mozzarella sticks, breaded, baked, or fried Cooked | 325 | 14.8 g | 25.1 g | 18.3 g |
| Cream cheese, full fat, block | 337 | 5.8 g | 4.6 g | 33.5 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified | 330 | 16.9 g | 8.6 g | 25.6 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D | 330 | 16.9 g | 8.6 g | 25.6 g |
| Egg, Benedict | 288 | 13.8 g | 8.5 g | 22.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese?
100 g of cheese has 466 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 132 kcal. 1 package, 8 oz (227 g): about 1,058 kcal.
How much protein is in cheese?
Cheese contains 9.7 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.7 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese?
Cheese has 42.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese contains 29.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 19.2 g is saturated (96% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (106% DV), Vitamin B12 (101% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (67% DV), Vitamin A (37% DV) and phosphorus (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
100 g contains 600 mg of sodium, 26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171240. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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