1 slice (medium) of Minas cheese (30 g) has 79 calories. That works out to 264 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 5.2 g of protein, 6.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 123 mg of Phosphorus covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Minas cheese Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

264

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

3.2g

· 1% DV

Protein

17.4g

· 35% DV

Fat

20.2g

· 26% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 5% · Protein 26% · Fat 69%

Minas cheese Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

1.1µg · 46% DV

0.32mg · 25% DV

Vitamin A

180µg · 20% DV

Biotin

3µg · 10% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

410mg · 59% DV

Calcium

579mg · 58% DV

Sodium

505mg · 22% DV

Selenium

12µg · 22% DV

How Nutritious Is Minas cheese?

Nutrient density

High

62/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

40/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Minas cheese Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.1

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Minas cheese

To burn the 264 calories in 100 g:

🚶

65min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

27min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

36min

Cycling

🏊

31min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Minas cheese Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Minas cheese Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Minas cheese Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Minas cheese Fat Profile

SATURATED

12.8g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.4g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.57g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 3.8:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minas cheese

How many calories and how much protein are in Minas cheese?

Minas cheese provides 264 calories and 17.4g of protein per 100g. Per 100g, it also contains 20.2g fat and 3.2g carbohydrates.

Is Minas cheese keto-friendly and gluten-free?

Based on the provided data, Minas cheese is compatible with keto and gluten-free diets. It also has a glycemic index of 0 and is minimally processed.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026