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Taleggio
Taleggio by Waitrose provides 315 kcal per 100 g, with 0.9 g of sugars and 19 g of protein. That is 28% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D. It is listed in the Italian cheeses category and comes in a 200 g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 315 kcal | 337 −7% |
| Total fat | 26.2 g | 27.2 |
| Saturated fat | 16.8 g | 18.3 −8% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.9 g | 1.5 −38% |
| Total sugars | 0.9 g | 0.7 +28% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 19 g | 22.1 −14% |
| Salt | 2.2 g | 1.6 +35% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 470 Italian cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other italian cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Taleggio cheese (milk)
- Allergens
- Milk
Product details
- Quantity
- 200 g
- Labels & certifications
- PDO
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169568521
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Taleggio?
Taleggio contains 315 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Taleggio?
Taleggio has 0.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Taleggio healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Taleggio contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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