Cheese
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 328 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 328 kcal in each 100g:
About Cheese
Higher in protein and fat; best in small amounts.
Health Benefits of Cheese
Concentrated milk nutrition
Cheese is milk concentrated and fermented - roughly 100g of cheese needs ~1L of milk - giving 25.7g protein and 6-8x milk's calcium per 100g. A small piece delivers a glass of milk's calcium; an efficient source of calcium and protein.
Very low in lactose
During fermentation and aging most lactose is broken down or drained with the whey, so aged hard cheese is very low in lactose. Many lactose-intolerant people can eat it and get milk's core nutrition without discomfort.
Dense calories, use sparingly
100g cheese is about 328 kcal and 23.5g fat - calorie-dense. Generally aim for 15-30g (1-2 slices) per serving, with whole-grain bread, salad or fruit to enjoy flavour without excess calories.