Cheese: Calories
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
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