Nutritional values

Nutritional values

Let’s remember that 100 grams of Idiazabal, after six months of maturing provides:


NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF IDIAZABAL CHEESE
Property Measurement
Protein 21 grams
Fats 33 grams
Salt (CINa) 1,8 grams
Calcium 1.873 miligrams
Phosphorous 817 miligrams
Energy 385 kilocalories


This composition represents the following percentages of the recommended daily allowance of an individual according to age and gender:


CONTRIBUTION OF 100 GR. OF IDIAZABAL TO DAILY RECOMMENDED NUTRITIONAL DOSES
NUTRIENTChild age 4-6Adult male age 30-60 Adult female age 30-60
Energy 24% 16% 20%
Protein 81% 38% 46%
Calcium 22.5% 180% 180%
Phosphorous 150% 150% 150%

Idiazabal cheese’s high level of calcium is noteworthy and makes it a suitable food item for the prevention of osteoporosis.

Perhaps less well known is its role in the prevention of dental decay by preventing the growth of micro-organisms that provoke it.This property is due to its low carbohydrate content that increase the secretion of saliva.

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