Cheese: Calories
Food | Serving | Calories | Serving | Calories |
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American Cheese | 100 g | 500 cal | 1 slice (16 g) | 80 cal |
Asadero Cheese | 100 g | 356 cal | 1 slice (28 g) | 100 cal |
Asiago Cheese | 100 g | 464 cal | 1 piece (30 g) | 139 cal |
Babybel | 100 g | 293 cal | 1 piece (20 g) | 59 cal |
Blue Cheese | 100 g | 362 cal | 1 slice (30 g) | 108 cal |
Brick Cheese | 100 g | 526 cal | 1 portion, medium (30 g) | 158 cal |
Brie | 100 g | 367 cal | 1 portion (28 g) | 103 cal |
Camembert | 100 g | 286 cal | 1 portion (30 g) | 86 cal |
Cheddar Cheese | 100 g | 397 cal | 1 slice (28 g) | 111 cal |
Cheese Fondue | 100 g | 274 cal | 1 portion, small (20 g) | 55 cal |
Cheese Slices | 100 g | 370 cal | 1 slice, small (22 g) | 81 cal |
Cheese Soup | 100 ml | 78 cal | 1 portion, medium (200 ml) | 156 cal |
Cheese Spread | 100 g | 332 cal | 1 slice (25 g) | 83 cal |
Chihuahua Cheese | 100 g | 374 cal | 1 piece, sliced (28 g) | 105 cal |
Chive Cream Cheese | 100 g | 201 cal | 1 portion, large (100 g) | 201 cal |
Colby Jack Cheese | 100 g | 384 cal | 1 cup, shredded (113 g) | 434 cal |
Cottage Cheese | 100 g | 104 cal | 1 portion (100 g) | 103 cal |
Cream Cheese, fat free | 100 g | 105 cal | 1 tablespoon, small (15 g) | 16 cal |
Curd | 100 g | 86 cal | 1 portion (50 g) | 43 cal |
Edam Cheese | 100 g | 357 cal | 1 package (198 g) | 707 cal |
Emmental | 100 g | 381 cal | 1 slice (19 g) | 72 cal |
Feta Cheese | 100 g | 287 cal | 1 portion (30 g) | 86 cal |
Fol Epi | 100 g | 352 cal | 1 portion, medium (30 g) | 106 cal |
Fontina | 100 g | 386 cal | 1 slice (30 g) | 116 cal |
Fontina Cheese | 100 g | 389 cal | 1 package, large (227 g) | 883 cal |
Fresh Mozzarella | 100 g | 166 cal | 1 piece (28 g) | 46 cal |
Gjetost | 100 g | 466 cal | 1 slice (28.35 g) | 132 cal |
Goat Cheese | 100 g | 347 cal | 1 slice (30 g) | 104 cal |
Gorgonzola | 100 g | 360 cal | 1 portion, crumbed (28 g) | 101 cal |
Gouda Cheese | 100 g | 368 cal | 1 slice (28 g) | 103 cal |
Grana Padano | 100 g | 398 cal | 1 piece (28 g) | 111 cal |
Grated Parmesan | 100 g | 398 cal | 1 portion (30 g) | 119 cal |
Gruyere Cheese | 100 g | 413 cal | 1 slice (28 g) | 116 cal |
Halloumi | 100 g | 381 cal | 1 portion (30 g) | 114 cal |
Havarti | 100 g | 371 cal | 1 slice (21 g) | 78 cal |
Jarlsberg | 100 g | 352 cal | 1 portion (28 g) | 99 cal |
Leerdammer Cheese | 100 g | 352 cal | 1 package (160 g) | 563 cal |
Light Cheese | 100 g | 340 cal | 1 slice, small (10 g) | 34 cal |
Limburger Cheese | 100 g | 268 cal | 1 slice (30 g) | 81 cal |
Maasdam Cheese | 100 g | 349 cal | 1 slice (30 g) | 105 cal |
Manchego Cheese | 100 g | 74 cal | 1 piece (28 g) | 21 cal |
Mexican Cheese | 100 g | 900 cal | 1 piece (28 g) | 252 cal |
Mini Babybel Light | 100 g | 208 cal | 1 piece (20 g) | 42 cal |
Monterey | 100 g | 376 cal | 1 slice (18 g) | 68 cal |
Mozzarella Cheese | 100 g | 265 cal | 1 piece (125 g) | 331 cal |
Muenster Cheese | 100 g | 198 cal | 1 slice (28 g) | 55 cal |
Parmesan Cheese | 100 g | 399 cal | 1 portion (20 g) | 80 cal |
Parmesan Cheese, grated | 100 g | 420 cal | 1 portion (30 g) | 126 cal |
Pecorino | 100 g | 423 cal | 1 slice (25 g) | 106 cal |
Pepper Jack Cheese | 100 g | 373 cal | 1 slice (21 g) | 78 cal |
Pimento Cheese | 100 g | 375 cal | 1 slice (21 g) | 79 cal |
Port Salut Cheese | 100 g | 352 cal | 1 slice (28 g) | 99 cal |
Porter | 100 g | 383 cal | 1 slice (28 g) | 107 cal |
Provolone cheese | 100 g | 351 cal | 1 portion (30 g) | 105 cal |
Raclette Cheese | 100 g | 346 cal | 1 portion (30 g) | 104 cal |
Romano Cheese | 100 g | 393 cal | 1 portion (28 g) | 110 cal |
Roquefort Cheese | 100 g | 363 cal | 1 portion (30 g) | 109 cal |
Sheep Cheese | 100 g | 287 cal | 1 portion (50 g) | 144 cal |
Shredded Cheese | 100 g | 496 cal | 1 portion (5 g) | 25 cal |
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese | 100 g | 897 cal | 1 slice, shredded (17 g) | 152 cal |
Smoked Cheese | 100 g | 395 cal | 1 portion, medium (30 g) | 119 cal |
Soft Cheese | 100 g | 278 cal | 1 piece (30 g) | 83 cal |
Soy Cheese | 100 g | 198 cal | 1 portion (18 g) | 36 cal |
Stilton Cheese | 100 g | 66 cal | 1 piece (28 g) | 18 cal |
String Cheese | 100 g | 320 cal | 1 portion (28 g) | 90 cal |
Vegan Cheese | 100 g | 287 cal | 1 slice (18.8 g) | 54 cal |
White Cheddar | 100 g | 1090 cal | 1 slice (19 g) | 207 cal |
White Cheese | 100 g | 297 cal | 1 portion (30 g) | 89 cal |
Calorie Differences Based on Cheese Types
Cheese is produced using either pasteurized or raw milk that has then been heated up with active cultures and a coagulant. The leftover whey curdles are then drained and the product is left to store and age. It not only adds a depth of flavor to dishes, but it can also be enjoyed on its own, and can be beneficial for the body all at the same time! The aspect to be aware of when choosing a healthy cheese would be the fat content of the product itself. Full fat dairy is high in calories, which can negatively impact the body and a weight loss plan. Highly-processed cheeses also contain more artificial ingredients. These you can spot in the ingredients list. Overall, it's best to opt for natural cheeses with less processing. Swiss, colby, mozzarella, ricotta—those are just a few of the great options to choose from!
There are several different varieties of cheese, including hard, semi-hard and soft cheeses. Hard and semi-hard cheeses have been aged longer, contain less moisture and have a more robust flavor. While hard cheeses can have a higher calorie count compared to the softer cheeses, this doesn’t mean that they can’t fit into a balanced diet as well and with portion moderation. Soft cheeses as a group are characterized by a more mild flavor compared to harder cheeses and will be creamier in texture. These are also generally considered the healthier go-to options as we discussed before. Feel free to enjoy a small portion of cheese as a flavor-kick for your dishes or a pick-me-up snack throughout the day.