Cheese: Calories

Made up of mostly fat and protein, and rich in bone and teeth strengthening calcium, the nutritional value and calorie count of cheese is highly dependent on the fat contents of the milk used, how it's processed and its age. Check out our Cheese Calorie Chart below for more nutritional information.

Food	Serving	Calories	Serving	Calories
American Cheese	100 g	500 cal	1 slice (16 g)	80 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
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 Sauce	100 ml	86 cal	1 portion, small (20 ml)	17 cal
Cheese Spread	100 g	332 cal	1 slice (25 g)	83 cal
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Chihuahua Cheese	100 g	374 cal	1 piece, sliced (28 g)	105 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 Cheese	100 g	381 cal	1 slice (19 g)	72 cal
Feta Cheese	100 g	287 cal	1 portion (30 g)	86 cal
Fontina Cheese	100 g	389 cal	1 package, large (227 g)	883 cal
Fresh Mozzarella	100 g	250 cal	1 piece (28 g)	70 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
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
Light Cheese	100 g	82 cal	1 slice, small (10 g)	8 cal
Manchego Cheese	100 g	429 cal	1 piece (28 g)	120 cal
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Mexican Cheese	100 g	384 cal	1 piece (28 g)	108 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	368 cal	1 slice (28 g)	103 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
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
Porter Cheese	100 g	383 cal	1 slice (28 g)	107 cal
Provolone Cheese	100 g	351 cal	1 portion (30 g)	105 cal
Romano Cheese, Pecorino	100 g	423 cal	1 slice (25 g)	106 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	402 cal	1 slice, shredded (17 g)	68 cal
Smoked Cheese	100 g	300 cal	1 portion (30 g)	90 cal
Soft Cheese	100 g	278 cal	1 piece (30 g)	83 cal
Stilton Cheese	100 g	366 cal	1 piece (28 g)	102 cal
String Cheese	100 g	320 cal	1 portion (28 g)	90 cal
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Vegan Cheese	100 g	287 cal	1 slice (18.8 g)	54 cal
White Cheddar	100 g	385 cal	1 slice (19 g)	73 cal
White Cheese	100 g	310 cal	1 portion (30 g)	93 cal

How many calories should you consume?

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.