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Minas Cheese

Minas Cheese is a traditional Brazilian fresh cheese from Minas Gerais that comes in several styles (frescal, meia cura, padrão) and is commonly eaten fresh, in sandwiches, or used in regional dishes. It is a notable source of protein, providing 17.4g of protein per 100g, and is also valued for its calcium content and mild, slightly tangy flavor. While it delivers high-quality protein and useful minerals, it can be relatively high in saturated fat and sodium compared with many plant-based or reduced-fat dairy alternatives, so portioning or choosing lower-fat versions can help if you are watching heart-health or sodium intake.

Gluten free · Processed · ~2.20€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C-

Fair

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

264 kcal

13% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

17 g

35% RDI

Fat

20 g

12g sat fat

Carbs

3.2 g

1% RDI

Sugar

3.2 g

6% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

1.1 g

22% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C- · 5.4 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Minas Cheese healthy?

Minas Cheese is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Minas Cheese?

Minas Cheese is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.02What are the macros in Minas Cheese?

100g of Minas Cheese contains 264 kcal, 17.4g protein, 3.2g carbohydrates, 20.2g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Minas Cheese gluten free?

Yes, Minas Cheese is gluten free.

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