
Product Insights
Manchego Cheese is a full‑fat hard cheese made from pasteurised Manchega ewe's milk, placing it in the Milk and dairy products group. It receives a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as a NOVA 3 product, reflecting its high protein and calcium content but also its elevated levels of fat, saturated fat and calories. While it offers substantial protein (24.5 g per 100 g) and calcium, the cheese is high in saturated fat (24.8 g) and salt (1.76 g), which may be concerns for heart‑healthy diets.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average cheese per 100 g, this Manchego contains markedly more fat (38.4 g vs 25.0 g) and calories (456 kcal vs 323 kcal), but considerably less sugar (0.5 g vs 1.8 g) and salt (1.76 g vs 3.3 g).
Ingredients
Full fat hard cheese made with pasteurised Manchega ewe's milk.
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