Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Ambriola's

Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese contains 400 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 5 g, 1 tbsp (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 62% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese by Ambriola's, product photo
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400kcal per 100 g
20 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
30 gfat
20kcal in serving, 5 g, 1 tbsp (5 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount 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 100 mg 33%
Sodium L 1,800 mg 78%
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 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 800 mg62%
Iron L 0 mg0%

% 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%400kcal / 100 g
  • 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

Calcium62%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Iron0%

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 21 g)
  • Sodium1,800 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 1,920 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Ambriola's
Barcode
0630003999409
Quantity
8 oz
Label serving
5 g (1 Tbsp)
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

Ingredients

Freshly grated, adds zest to pasta, salads, pizza, meat, chicken, sandwiches, rice and vegetables

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: Rice

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0630003999409. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated January 29, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese?

100 g of Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese has 400 kcal. Serving, 5 g, 1 tbsp (5 g): about 20 kcal.

Is Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese high in protein?

Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in serving, 5 g, 1 tbsp (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 Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese?

Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese?

Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese contains 30 g of fat per 100 g, of which 20 g is saturated (100% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (62% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese?

100 g contains 1,800 mg of sodium, 78% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated January 29, 2022. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.