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Tropical Cheese Industries, CENTROAMERICAN ROJA CHEESE
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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 | 714 MG | 55% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Sodium, Na | 714 MG | 31% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 21.4g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Rich source of Calcium, Ca (55% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (31% DV).
About CENTROAMERICAN ROJA CHEESE
Tropical Centroamerican Roja Cheese, made by Tropical Cheese Industries, is a pasteurized milk cheese with jalapeno peppers and food coloring giving it a distinctive appearance. Per 100g it provides 321 calories, 21.43g protein, 25g fat, and 3.57g carbohydrates. The cheese is made from pasteurized milk with salt, enzymes, and cultures, and includes jalapeno peppers with vinegar. It suits Latin American dishes and can be used as a melting or table cheese.
Ingredients
PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURES (LACTIC STARTER SOY PROTEIN), JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, VINEGAR, CALCIUM FD&C REDS 40 AND 3.
Dietary Information
CENTROAMERICAN ROJA CHEESE is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in CENTROAMERICAN ROJA CHEESE include Calcium, Ca (55% DV) , and Sodium, Na (31% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 321 calories per 100 grams, CENTROAMERICAN ROJA CHEESE gets 27% of its calories from protein, 4% from carbohydrates, and 70% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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