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Manchego
Manchego Cheese (Full fat hard cheese-Sheep's Milk)
Manchego by Sainsbury's provides 140 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 23.4 g of protein. That is 45% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Manchego category and comes in a 170 gr pack. Contains: eggs, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 30gr
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 kcal | 42 kcal | 431 −67% | |
| Total fat | 11 g | 3.3 g | 4% | 36.1 −70% |
| Saturated fat | 8 g | 2.4 g | 12% | 24.1 −67% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 0.9 −45% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 1% | 0.9 −44% |
| Protein | 23.4 g | 7 g | 14% | 23.8 |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 1.8 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 145 Manchego products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other manchego
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Manchego cheese (sheep’s milk) Preservative: Lysozyme (Egg) Rind Only: Preservative: Natamycin, colouring (plain caramel, Annatto)
- Allergens
- EggsMilk
- May contain traces
- EggsMilk
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 170 gr
- Serving size
- 30gr
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianContains milk
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01847758
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Manchego?
Manchego contains 140 kcal per 100 g and about 42 kcal per serving (30gr).
How much sugar is in Manchego?
Manchego has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Manchego healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Manchego vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Manchego contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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