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Cacique, ASADERO
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 536 MG | 41% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Sodium, Na | 964 MG | 42% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 21.4g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Calcium, Ca (41% DV).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (42% DV).
About ASADERO
Cacique Asadero is a Mexican part-skim milk cheese made from cultured pasteurized grade A milk and skim milk, sea salt, and enzymes, with sodium citrate added. Per 100g it has 250 calories, 21.43g protein, 17.86g fat, and 3.57g carbohydrates. The 28g serving is a standard slice. Asadero is a semi-soft white cheese with excellent melting properties, commonly used in quesadillas, chiles rellenos, and other melted cheese applications in Mexican cooking.
Ingredients
PART SKIM MILK CHEESES (CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK AND SKIM MILK, SEA SALT, AND ENZYMES), NONFAT MILK, SODIUM CITRATE.
Dietary Information
ASADERO is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in ASADERO include Sodium, Na (42% DV) , and Calcium, Ca (41% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 250 calories per 100 grams, ASADERO gets 34% of its calories from protein, 6% from carbohydrates, and 64% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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