Romano cheese nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein9g33% of calories
- Carbs1g4% of calories
- Fat7.6g63% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Romano cheese (1 oz, 28 g) has 110 calories, with 9 g of protein, 1 g of carbohydrates and 7.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (63% of calories). It is high in calcium (30% DV) and phosphorus (31% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 24% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Calcium30%
- Phosphorus31%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B1213%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat24%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 27 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 302 mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 24 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 215 mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 7% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 20 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.5 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 26 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 110 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 21minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 13minCycling (moderate)
- 9minRunning (6 mph)
- 15minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Romano cheese?
One serving of Romano cheese (1 oz) has 110 calories, which works out to 386 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Romano cheese high in protein?
Not especially. It has 9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 33% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Romano cheese keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.
How much sodium is in Romano cheese?
406 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Romano cheese?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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