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Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)

Paneer / Panir

Non-aged acid-set dairy cheese

Traditional non-melting South Asian fresh cheese offering high calcium, fat, and bioavailable milk proteins.

vegetarianhigh proteinlow carbgluten free
ENERGY296kcal / 100g
PROTEIN18.3grams
FIBER0grams
CARBS4.2grams
FAT22.8grams
SERVING SIZE BASIS100 g edible portion
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STANDOUT MICRONUTRIENTS

Notable Nutrients in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)

Key vitamins and minerals meeting high percentages of daily recommended intake

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RANKED GUIDES

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Guava

228 mg/ 100g
68 kcal
Why this result?

Guava provides 228 mg of vitamin c per 100 g (+228 mg vs Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)).

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Orange

53.2 mg/ 100g
47 kcal
Why this result?

Orange provides 53.2 mg of vitamin c per 100 g (+53.2 mg vs Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)).

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Banana

8.7 mg/ 100g
89 kcal
Why this result?

Banana provides 8.7 mg of vitamin c per 100 g (+8.7 mg vs Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)).

COMPOSITION

Full Nutrition Breakdown

Laboratory assayed values from published composition records

/ 100g
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Breakdown

Per 100g Edible Portion

/ 100g

Macronutrients

MacronutrientsAmount% Daily Value*
Calories (Energy)296kcal
15%
Protein18.3g
37%
Carbohydrates4.2g
2%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Fat22.8g
29%
Saturated Fat14.2g
71%
Total Sugars2.6g
5%
Sodium22.0mg
1%

Vitamins

VitaminsAmount% Daily Value*
Vitamin CAscorbic Acid
0mg
0%
Vitamin A (RAE)Retinol & Carotenoids
180µg
20%
Vitamin DCholecalciferol / Ergocalciferol
0.5µg
3%
Vitamin EAlpha-tocopherol
0.40mg
3%
Vitamin KPhylloquinone & Menaquinones
1.5µg
1%
Folate (DFE)Vitamin B9
18µg
5%
0.04mg
3%
0.28mg
22%
0.15mg
1%
0.35mg
7%
Vitamin B6Pyridoxal 5-phosphate
0.08mg
5%
Vitamin B12Cobalamin
0.9µg
38%

Minerals

MineralsAmount% Daily Value*
Potassium110mg
2%
Calcium480mg
37%
Iron0.40mg
2%
Magnesium18.0mg
4%
Phosphorus280mg
22%
Zinc2.1mg
19%

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions about Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)

Expert-verified answers to common nutritional and dietary questions

How many calories and carbs are in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)?

A 100-gram serving of Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) contains 296 calories, 4.2g of total carbohydrates, and 0g of dietary fiber (yielding approx. 4.2g net carbs). By portion: 100 g contains approximately 296 calories; 1 standard serving (50 g) contains approximately 148 calories; 1 cup cubes (140 g) contains approximately 414 calories.

What are the standout vitamins and health benefits of Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)?

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) is particularly high in Vitamin B12 (38% Daily Value), Calcium (37% Daily Value), Phosphorus (22% Daily Value), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (22% Daily Value). Traditional non-melting South Asian fresh cheese offering high calcium, fat, and bioavailable milk proteins.

What are good healthy substitutes for Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)?

Popular and nutritionally verified alternatives to Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) include Guava, Orange, Amla (Indian Gooseberry). You can explore customized swaps ranked by protein, fiber, or vitamins using our smart replacement tool.

Is Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) suitable for low-carb, keto, or vegan diets?

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) is naturally vegetarian, high protein, low carb, gluten free. With 296 calories and 0g of fiber per 100g, it fits well into healthy balanced, plant-based, and calorie-conscious meal plans.

Verified Data Source

USDA FoodData Central

Verified Record
DatasetSR Legacy / Foundation Foods
Record Identifier#Standard Reference
Preparation Stateraw
Standard Basis100g edible portion

Values reflect assayed composite laboratory samples from published public food tables. Naturally occurring nutrients vary by harvest variety and culinary preparation.

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