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Manchego (Don Juan) — per 100gC
Cheeses · #21 of 25

Manchego (Don Juan)

per 100g · Hard

37/100C tier
Calories429
Protein25g
Fiber0g
Sodium643mg
Sugar0g

Graded C — 37 out of 100, #21 of 25 cheeses. Clean label carries the score (70/100); low saturated fat drags it down (17/100).

The short version: Sheep's milk, Spanish attitude, four months of patience.

The catch: Don Juan wedge label (UPC 0899938002299); cubed/sliced variants differ.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories429
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.7g46%
Saturated Fat 28.6g143%
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 643mg28%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 25g50%
Calcium 857mg66%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 37

Clean label ×1570
Calcium ×2551
Micronutrients ×1033
Protein ×2523
Low saturated fat ×2517

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#21 of 25 in Cheeses. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Manchego (Don Juan) healthy?

It grades C — 37 out of 100, #21 of 25 cheeses in our system. Sheep's milk, Spanish attitude, four months of patience.

How many calories are in Manchego (Don Juan)?

429 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Manchego (Don Juan) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.