Romano cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Wegmans
Romano cheese contains 400 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tsp, 5 g (5 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 337 kcal per 100 g across 10,190 products.
100 g provides 77% 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 | 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 | 40 g | 80% |
| Calcium L | 1,000 mg | 77% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 140 mg | 3% |
% 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 37%
- Fat 63%
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
- Protein40 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.4 g)
- Fat30 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 27 g)
- Saturated fat20 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium1,800 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 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 | 40 g | 40 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 30 g | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,800 mg | 1,800 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Romano cheese pasteurized cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), powdered cellulose added to prevent caking.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Romano cheese?
100 g of Romano cheese has 400 kcal. Serving, 2 tsp, 5 g (5 g): about 20 kcal.
Is Romano cheese high in protein?
Romano cheese contains 40 g of protein per 100 g (80% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 2 tsp, 5 g (5 g). About 37% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in Romano cheese?
Romano cheese has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Romano cheese?
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 Romano cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (77% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in 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 USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 30, 2022. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2404583. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 21, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0077890409800. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 30, 2022. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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