What is Paneer?

Paneer (pronounced [/pəˈniːr/]) is a fresh acid-set cheese common in the Indian subcontinent made from full-fat buffalo milk or cow milk. It is a non-aged, non-melting soft cheese made by curdling milk with a fruit- or vegetable-derived acid, such as lemon juice.

Paneer is

  • Excellent source of protein
  • Excellent source of calcium
  • Low in carbohydrates
  • 100% vegetarian
  • Produced from cow milk

Below are nutritional values as published by USDA.

Ingredients: PASTEURIZED GRADE A WHOLE MILK, VINEGAR.

Portion: 28gms

Name AmountUnit % DV
Energy89.9 kcal
Protein6 g
Total lipid (fat)7 g 11%
Carbohydrate, by difference 1 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g
Sugars, total including NLEA1 g
Calcium, Ca200 mg 20%
Iron, Fe 0 mg
Sodium, Na5.04 mg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 mg
Vitamin A, IU200 IU 4%
Fatty acids, total saturated4.5 g 23%
Cholesterol24.9 mg 8%