Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pao de Queijo) Recipe
Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pao de Queijo) has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 17.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 5.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 46, for Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pao de Queijo), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 12% | |
| Calories from Fat | 54% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Calcium
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 100 IU | 2% | ||
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg | 1% | ||
| Niacin | 1.8 mg | 9% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 2% | ||
| Folate | 12 mcg | 3% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 210 mg | 21% | ||
| Iron | 0.72 mg | 4% | ||
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% | ||
| Potassium | 34 mg | 1% | ||
| Sodium | 386 mg | 16.1% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 5.7% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 0.3 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.8 g | 11.6% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 12 g | 18.5% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12 g 18.5%
Saturated Fat 3.6 g 18%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 39 mg 13%
Sodium 386 mg 16.1%
Total Carbohydrates 17.2 g 5.7%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 5.8 g 11.6%
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 21% Iron 4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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