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Hirtenkäse
Käse aus Kuhmilch, in Salzlake gereift
Hirtenkäse by Gutes Land provides 256 kcal per 100 g, with 1 g of sugars and 18 g of protein. That is 50% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Cheeses category and comes in a 250 g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 20g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 256 kcal | 51 kcal | 323 −21% | |
| Total fat | 20 g | 4 g | 5% | 25.6 −22% |
| Saturated fat | 14.4 g | 2.9 g | 14% | 17.4 −17% |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g | 0.2 g | 0% | 4.5 −78% |
| Total sugars | 1 g | 0.2 g | 2 −50% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 18 g | 3.6 g | 7% | 21.4 −16% |
| Salt | 2.9 g | 0.6 g | 1.7 +69% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20885 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Kuhmilch, Salz
- Allergens
- Milk
Product details
- Quantity
- 250 g
- Serving size
- 20g
- Labels & certifications
- German Agricultural SocietyNo GMOsOhne gentechnik
- Sold in
- Germany
- Barcode
- 4316268591348
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hirtenkäse?
Hirtenkäse contains 256 kcal per 100 g and about 51 kcal per serving (20g).
How much sugar is in Hirtenkäse?
Hirtenkäse has 1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Hirtenkäse healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Hirtenkäse vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Hirtenkäse contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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