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Cheese (Caraway)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cheese, caraway

Dairy and Egg Products

A 100g serving covers 52% of the daily recommended Calcium, making Cheese (Caraway) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (25.2g) and fat (29.2g) are substantial, making Cheese (Caraway) a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Cheese (Caraway) packs 376 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 690mg per 100g (30% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese (Caraway) delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories376KCAL
Protein25.2G
Fat29.2G
Carbs3.1G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

376kcal
  • Protein27%25.2 g
  • Fat70%29.2 g
  • Carbs3%3.1 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water39.3G
Energy376KCAL
Protein25.2G
Total lipid (fat)29.2G
Carbohydrate, by difference3.1G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Cholesterol93.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.03MG
Riboflavin0.45MG
Niacin0.18MG
Vitamin B-60.07MG
Folate, total18.0UG
Vitamin B-120.27UG
Vitamin A, RAE271UG
Calcium, Ca673MG
Iron, Fe0.64MG
Magnesium, Mg22.0MG
Phosphorus, P490MG
Potassium, K93.0MG
Sodium, Na690MG
Zinc, Zn2.9MG
Copper, Cu0.02MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se14.5UG
Energy1573kJ
Ash3.3G
Pantothenic acid0.19MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food18.0UG
Folate, DFE18.0UG
Retinol262UG
Vitamin A, IU1054IU
Fatty acids, total saturated18.6G
SFA 4:00.92G
SFA 6:00.47G
SFA 8:00.25G
SFA 10:00.53G
SFA 12:00.48G
SFA 14:02.9G
SFA 16:08.6G
SFA 18:03.5G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated8.3G
MUFA 16:10.89G
MUFA 18:17.0G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.83G
PUFA 18:20.51G
PUFA 18:30.32G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Tryptophan0.32G
Threonine0.90G
Isoleucine1.6G
Leucine2.4G
Lysine2.1G
Methionine0.66G
Cystine0.13G
Phenylalanine1.3G
Tyrosine1.2G
Valine1.7G
Arginine0.95G
Histidine0.88G
Alanine0.71G
Aspartic acid1.6G
Glutamic acid6.2G
Glycine0.44G
Proline2.8G
Serine1.5G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
oz (28.35g)1077.1g8.3g0.9g

Scaled from Cheese (Caraway)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cheese (Caraway) is a excellent source of Calcium (52% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cheese (Caraway) is a excellent source of Protein (50% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cheese (Caraway) is a excellent source of Sodium (30% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Cheese (Caraway) is a excellent source of Zinc (27% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • At 690mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese (Caraway) should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Cheese (Caraway) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 25.2g protein and only 3.1g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Calcium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)
  • Protein: top 14% (#1,157 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories376
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.2G37%
Cholesterol 93.0MG31%
Sodium 690MG30%
Total Carbohydrate 3.1G1%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 25.2G50%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 673MG52%
Iron 0.64MG4%
Potassium 93.0MG2%

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

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 173413.

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