Cheese, Mascarpone

About This Food

Mascarpone originated in the Lombardy region of Italy and was made during the fall and winter months and used strictly as a dessert cheese.

With its rich, buttery, slightly sweet flavor and smooth, thick, creamy texture, mascarpone contains 70 percent milkfat, which makes it a triple crème.

Because cheese is essentially milk that is condensed it is important to choose mascarpone cheese made from organic milk, free from hormones.

Choose organic mascarpone and keep refrigerated. Mascarpone pairs well with berries, fresh figs, and wheat crackers; for wines pair with dry sparkling wines or champagne.

Special diets
  • Diabetic
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low Carb Diet
  • Low Histamine Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • PCOS Diet
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
Benefits
Excellent Source of
Good Source of
Preferences
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Coconut
  • No Citrus
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Poultry
  • No Grains
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 ounce(s)cheese

Calories: 49

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 3 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
3.63 g
Saturated Fat
2.32 g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.02 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.11 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
31 g
ALA
31 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
14.28 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0.85 g
Net Carbohydrate
0.85 g
Sugars
0.08 g
Fiber
0 g
Protein
3.15 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Macronutrients
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
124.6 IU
2%
Vitamin C
0 mg
0%
Vitamin D
2.8 IU
1%
Vitamin E
0.03 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0.01 mg
0%
Vitamin B12
0.1 mcg
2%
Vitamin K
0.31 mg
0%
Folate
3.36 mcg
1%
Niacin
0.03 mg
0%
Riboflavin
0.05 mg
3%
Thiamin
0 mg
0%
Choline
4.9 mg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
57.96 mg
6%
Copper
0.01 mg
0%
Iron
0.11 mg
1%
Magnesium
3.08 mg
1%
Manganese
0 mg
0%
Phosphorous
44.24 mg
4%
Potassium
29.4 mg
1%
Selenium
4.06 mcg
6%
Sodium
23.52 mg
1%
Zinc
0.32 mg
2%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
9.24 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
0 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
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