Genuine Pecorino Romano
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Cello
Genuine Pecorino Romano contains 400 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 5 g (5 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (400 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 92% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 400 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat L | 20 g | 100% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 80 mg | 27% |
| Sodium L | 2,300 mg | 100% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 20 g | 40% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 1,200 mg | 92% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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 23%
- Fat 77%
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
- Protein20 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26 g)
- Fat30 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 33 g)
- Saturated fat20 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 20.8 g)
- Sodium2,300 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 1,920 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 30 g | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | n/a |
| Sodium | 2,300 mg | 2,300 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Cello
- Barcode
- 0202200005704
- Label serving
- 1 Tbsp (5 g)
- Category
- Pecorino Romano
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Ambriola's | 400 | 20 g | 0 g | 30 g |
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| Pecorino Romano Sheep’s Milk Romano Cheese PC Splendido | 400 | 26.7 g | 6.7 g | 30 g |
| Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Locatelli | 400 | 20 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese Colonna Bros. Inc. | 400 | 40 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Colonna, grated pecorino romano cheese Colonna | 400 | 20 g | 0 g | 20 g |
| Genuine Pecorino Romano Superior Quality Cheese Cello | 400 | 20 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Signature Imported Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Bj's Wholesale Club / Corporate Brands | 400 | 20 g | 0 g | 30 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Genuine Pecorino Romano?
100 g of Genuine Pecorino Romano has 400 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 5 g (5 g): about 20 kcal.
Is Genuine Pecorino Romano high in protein?
Genuine Pecorino Romano contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in serving, 1 tbsp, 5 g (5 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 26 g).
How many carbs are in Genuine Pecorino Romano?
Genuine Pecorino Romano has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Genuine Pecorino Romano?
Genuine Pecorino Romano contains 30 g of fat per 100 g, of which 20 g is saturated (100% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Genuine Pecorino Romano contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (92% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Genuine Pecorino Romano?
100 g contains 2,300 mg of sodium, 100% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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: Branded Foods, record 393800. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated November 1, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0202200005704. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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