Mascarpone Cheese
The star of Italy's most famous dessert (tiramisu): an ultra-smooth, rich cream cheese made by curdling cream with citric acid. Mascarpone is almost pure fat and cream with negligible carbohydrate, so a glycemic index does not apply, and it gives an unmatched velvety texture.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
One tablespoon as a luxurious keto dessert, mixed with raw cocoa powder and a little vanilla, gives instant fullness and replaces sugary sweets.
Best preparation methods
Whip it cold with a little espresso and a safe stevia sweetener for a quick, healthy tiramisu mousse that is completely free of refined sugar and flour.
Important Nutritional Note
Mascarpone is extremely dense in calories and saturated fat (about 430 kcal per 100 g), so strictly keeping to one tablespoon lets you enjoy its luxurious texture without surplus energy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (15 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 430 kcal | 64.5 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g | 0.8 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 5 g | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 44 g | 6.6 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It provides 0.7 g of protein per 100 kcal, ranking 25 of 25 in Dairy & cheese (highest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mascarpone Cheese good for weight loss?
Mascarpone Cheese provides 430 kcal per 100 g, so it is high in calories and fits a weight-loss plan only in small, measured amounts; a 15 g portion gives 64 kcal.
How does Mascarpone Cheese affect blood sugar?
Mascarpone Cheese contains only 5 g of available carbohydrate per 100 g, so the glycemic index does not apply and its direct effect on blood sugar is minimal. The meal’s effect depends on what you eat with it, such as bread, rice or sweetened sauces.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Mascarpone Cheese?
A typical 15 g portion of Mascarpone Cheese provides about 64 kcal, 0.4 g protein, 0.8 g carbohydrate, 6.6 g fat and 0 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.