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Mascarpone

Mascarpone is a rich Italian cream cheese originally from Lombardy, commonly used in desserts like tiramisu and as a creamy component in savory sauces and spreads. It is very energy-dense and high in fat, providing about 44g of fat per 100g, with much of that as saturated fat. Nutritionally it supplies modest protein and some dairy micronutrients such as vitamin A and B12, and delivers high-quality dairy protein typical of soft cheeses; because of its richness it’s best used in small amounts as a flavoring or finishing ingredient.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~1.80€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

429 kcal

21% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

4.5 g

9% RDI

Fat

44 g

28g sat fat

Carbs

3 g

1% RDI

Sugar

3 g

6% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.1 g

2% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D · 4.3 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Mascarpone healthy?

Mascarpone is rated D on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Mascarpone?

Mascarpone is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Mascarpone gluten free?

Yes, Mascarpone is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Mascarpone?

100g of Mascarpone contains 429 kcal, 4.5g protein, 3g carbohydrates, 44g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Mascarpone vegetarian?

Yes, Mascarpone is vegetarian but not vegan.

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