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Pecorino Cheese
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Pecorino Cheese

DAIRY

D+

Pecorino Cheese is a salty, hard Italian sheep's milk cheese traditionally from Lazio and Sardinia, commonly grated over pasta, used in soups or enjoyed in thin shards. It is prized for its sharp, savory flavor and long aging that gives a crumbly, granular texture. Nutritionally, Pecorino Cheese i... Show more

Nutrition Highlights

ProteinProtein28g per serving
Excellent
MicronutrientsMicronutrientsCalcium, Vitamin B12
High
SugarSugar1g per serving
Very Low

Nutrition Overview

Portion Size

387
kcal
4
g Carbs
28
g Protein
29
g Fat

Carbs

3.8g

Sugar

0.5g

Fat

29.0g

Saturated Fat

19.0g

Protein

28.0g

Fiber

0.0g

Salt

2.7g

Nutritional Data from Pecorino Romano

Not Vegan
Not Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
NOVA 3
~3,00€/100g
1.1g/ml

Healthy Swaps

C

Grana Padano (Parmigiano-Reggiano)

Less Salt
B-

Part-Skim Ricotta — milder texture with much less fat for creamy recipes

Less Salt
S+

Nutritional Yeast

More Fiber