Cheese (gjetost) nutrition facts

100 grams of cheese, gjetost contain 466 calories, 9.7 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 30 g of fat. It is an excellent source of riboflavin (B2) (106% DV), vitamin B12 (101% DV), pantothenic acid (B5) (67% DV) and vitamin A (37% DV). Most of its calories (56%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 600 mg per 100 g.

Nutrition Facts
Calories466
% Daily Value*
Total fat 29.5 g38%
Saturated fat 19.2 g96%
Cholesterol 94 mg31%
Sodium 600 mg26%
Total carbohydrate 42.6 g15%
Dietary fiber 0 g0%
Protein 9.65 g19%
Calcium 400 mg31%
Iron 0.52 mg3%
Potassium 1410 mg30%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Calorie breakdown

Protein 8%Carbs 36%Fat 56%
466calories
9.65 gprotein
42.6 gcarbs
29.5 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Riboflavin (B2)106%
  • Vitamin B12101%
  • Pantothenic acid (B5)67%
  • Vitamin A37%
  • Phosphorus36%
  • Calcium31%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin A334 µg37%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Thiamin (B1)0.32 mg26%
Riboflavin (B2)1.38 mg106%
Niacin (B3)0.81 mg5%
Pantothenic acid (B5)3.35 mg67%
Vitamin B60.27 mg16%
Folate5 µg1%
Vitamin B122.42 µg101%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium400 mg31%
Iron0.52 mg3%
Potassium1410 mg30%
Magnesium70 mg17%
Phosphorus444 mg36%
Zinc1.14 mg10%
Copper0.08 mg9%
Manganese0.04 mg2%
Selenium14.5 µg26%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat19.2 g96%
Monounsaturated fat7.88 g-
Polyunsaturated fat0.94 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water13.4 g-

How it compares to other dairy and egg products

Per 100 gCheese (gjetost)Category averageDifference
Calories466218+114%
Protein9.65 g13.5 g-29%
Total carbohydrate42.6 g11.7 g+263%
Total fat29.5 g13 g+127%
Dietary fiber0 g0.27 g-100%
Sodium600 mg405 mg+48%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 171240. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.