Calories in
cheese, gjetost
466 kcal per 100 g Cheese, gjetost contains 466 calories per 100 grams, or about 132 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 9.7 g protein, 42.7 g carbohydrate and 29.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 36% carbohydrate, 8% protein, 56% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 132 | 2.7 g | 12.1 g | 8.4 g |
| 1 package (8 oz) | 227.0 g | 1,058 | 21.9 g | 96.8 g | 67.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 466 kcal | 132 kcal |
| Protein | 9.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Total fat | 29.5 g | 8.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 19.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 12.1 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 600.0 mg | 170.4 mg |
| Potassium | 1,409.0 mg | 400.2 mg |
| Calcium | 400.0 mg | 113.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 334.0 µg | 94.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 94.0 mg | 26.7 mg |
| Water | 13.4 g | 3.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171240). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How cheese, gjetost compares
Among the 72 dairy and egg products items on this site, cheese, gjetost ranks 8 of 72 by calorie density, against a category average of 309 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 51% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2.1 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one oz (132 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 27 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in cheese, gjetost?
Cheese, gjetost contains 466 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 132 calories per oz. It also provides 9.7 g of protein, 42.7 g of carbohydrate and 29.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of cheese, gjetost?
By calories, cheese, gjetost is roughly 36% carbohydrate, 8% protein and 56% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 27 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the cheese, gjetost I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within dairy and egg products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Cheese, gjetost". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.