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Formaggio Primosale Calories, Macros & Key Nutrients

Formaggio Primosale contains 326 kcal per 100g, with 21.0g of protein, 2.7g of carbohydrates, and 25.6g of fat. It is high in protein.

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Nutritional Overview

Formaggio Primosale is a dairy or egg-based product that forms a staple part of many diets. Per 100g serving, it provides 326 kcal of energy, 21.0g of protein, 2.7g of carbohydrates, and 25.6g of fat.

It is a good source of protein, providing 21.0g per 100g (around 26% of its energy), approximately 42% of the UK Reference Nutrient Intake of 50g per day. Under UK/EU nutrition-claim rules, that meets the "high protein" threshold of at least 20% of energy from protein. Protein plays a key role in muscle repair, immune function, and keeping you feeling full for longer.

Under UK FSA traffic-light labelling, this food is classified as high in fat with 25.6g per 100g (16.8g of which is saturated). The NHS recommends that fat makes up no more than 35% of daily energy intake. Portion awareness is advisable when including it regularly.

With only 0.7g of sugar per 100g, it meets the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold. This makes it a suitable choice for those reducing their sugar intake as part of a balanced diet. Rather than guess, the real number for Formaggio Primosale is 326 kcal per 100g. Our food calorie counter UK keeps that logged accurately alongside everything else.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Formaggio Primosale?

Formaggio Primosale contains 326 kcal per 100g, which is approximately 16% of the recommended daily intake of 2,000 kcal for an average adult.

Is Formaggio Primosale high in protein?

Yes, Formaggio Primosale provides 21.0g of protein per 100g (around 26% of its energy), meeting the UK/EU "high protein" nutrition-claim threshold of at least 20% of energy from protein. The UK Reference Nutrient Intake for protein is around 50g per day for adults. A 100g serving of Formaggio Primosale provides 42% of this.

Is Formaggio Primosale high in fat?

Yes, according to FSA traffic-light guidelines, Formaggio Primosale is classified as high in fat with 25.6g per 100g (the threshold is 17.5g). Of this, 16.8g is saturated fat.

Is Formaggio Primosale low in sugar?

Yes, Formaggio Primosale has only 0.7g of sugar per 100g, meeting the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold.

Is Formaggio Primosale high in salt?

Formaggio Primosale contains 1.90g of salt per 100g, which the FSA classifies as high (above 1.5g per 100g). The recommended daily maximum for adults is 6g. A 100g serving provides 32% of this.

Sources & References

Data source for this food

  1. Open Food Facts — product label data (Open Food Facts)

General nutrition references

  1. British Nutrition Foundation — UK nutrition science and education
  2. USDA FoodData Central — US Department of Agriculture food composition database
  3. NHS Eat Well — UK National Health Service dietary guidance
  4. Food Standards Agency (FSA) — UK food labelling regulations and traffic-light nutrition guidelines

Nutritional values are per 100g unless otherwise stated and are provided for general information only. Not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice. If you have a health condition, allergy, or are pregnant, consult a qualified healthcare professional. Values may vary depending on brand, preparation method, and serving size.

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