Good nutritional profile
Russian tvorog (farmer cheese) with 5% fat, unsalted, values as sold.
Tvorog with 5% fat, the everyday fresh curd cheese of Russia and Ukraine, eaten plain, with sour cream or jam, or used in syrniki and casseroles. A 150 g portion has about 180 kcal, 26 g of protein and 7.5 g of fat, and is high in vitamin B12, selenium, riboflavin and phosphorus, with about 255 mg of calcium. It sits between the fat-free and 9% versions: about 35 kcal more per 100 g than 0% tvorog, with similar protein.
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17.2g | 30.7% |
| Fat | 5g | 7.1% |
| Carbs | 1.8g | 0.6% |
| Simple Sugars | 0.63g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 1.17g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 75g | 3.0% |
| Calories | 121 | 5.4% |
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 3.16 | g | 15.8% |
| Monounsaturated | 1.42 | g | 5.7% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.16 | g | 1.2% |
| Omega-3 | 0.048 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.112 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.05 | mg |
| Selenium | 11.7 | mcg |
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 55 | mcg | 6.1% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.028 | mg | 2.3% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.222 | mg | 17.1% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.18 | mg | 1.1% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.097 | mg | 5.7% |
| vitamin B9 | 17 | mcg | 4.3% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.87 | mcg | 36.3% |
| vitamin E | 0.05 | mg | 0.3% |
| vitamin K | 0.5 | mcg | 0.4% |
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 169 | mg | 16.9% |
| iron | 0.19 | mg | 1.1% |
| magnesium | 23 | mg | 5.8% |
| phosphorus | 227 | mg | 32.4% |
| potassium | 112 | mg | 4.3% |
| sodium | 41 | mg | 1.8% |
| zinc | 0.53 | mg | 4.8% |
| copper | 0.039 | mg | 4.3% |
| manganese | 0.003 | mg | 0.1% |
| selenium | 11.7 | mcg | 21.3% |
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 504 | mg | 72.0% | 174% |
| Isoleucine | 914 | mg | 65.3% | 168% |
| Leucine | 1726 | mg | 63.2% | 156% |
| Lysine | 1445 | mg | 68.8% | 166% |
| Methionine | 518 | mg | 49.3% | 124% |
| Phenylalanine | 1827 | mg | 104.4% | 246% |
| Threonine | 773 | mg | 73.6% | 171% |
| Tryptophan | 227 | mg | 81.1% | 190% |
| Valine | 1157 | mg | 63.6% | 160% |
Values per 100 g
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