Gjetost cheese nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.7g8% of calories
- Carbs12g36% of calories
- Fat8.4g56% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Gjetost cheese (1 oz, 28 g) has 132 calories, with 2.7 g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrates and 8.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in riboflavin (b2) (30% DV) and Vitamin B12 (29% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 27% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)30%
- Vitamin B1229%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A11%
- Pantothenic acid19%
- Calcium11%
- Phosphorus18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat27%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 95 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 113 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 399 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 126 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 7% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 95 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 132 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 25minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 16minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 19minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Gjetost cheese?
One serving of Gjetost cheese (1 oz) has 132 calories, which works out to 465 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Gjetost cheese high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Gjetost cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 36% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Gjetost cheese?
170 mg per serving.
