Calories
321 kcal
16% of Daily kcal · energy-dense
Protein
20 g
40% RDI
Fat
27 g
18g sat fat
Carbs
3 g
1% RDI
Sugar
0 g
0% RDI
Fiber
0 g
0% RDI
Salt
0.7 g
14% RDI
Panela Cheese (Queso Panela)
Panela Cheese (Queso Panela) is a mild, fresh Latin American cheese often used in Mexican and Central American cooking; it holds its shape when heated and is commonly served crumbled, sliced or fried. It is a good dairy source of protein, providing about 20g of protein per 100 g, and is also a notable source of calcium. While it supplies high-quality protein and useful minerals, it is relatively rich in saturated fat so portioning is helpful if you watch saturated-fat intake.
Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~1.80€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
C-
Fair
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Nutrition
Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Queso Blanco.
Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C- · 5.3 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Panela Cheese (Queso Panela) healthy?
Panela Cheese (Queso Panela) is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Panela Cheese (Queso Panela)?
Panela Cheese (Queso Panela) is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Q.05Is Panela Cheese (Queso Panela) gluten free?
Yes, Panela Cheese (Queso Panela) is gluten free.
Q.02What are the macros in Panela Cheese (Queso Panela)?
100g of Panela Cheese (Queso Panela) contains 321 kcal, 20g protein, 3g carbohydrates, 27g fat, and 0g fiber.
Q.04Is Panela Cheese (Queso Panela) vegetarian?
Yes, Panela Cheese (Queso Panela) is vegetarian but not vegan.
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