Information About Calories in Cheese
Guide to Calorie Content and Food Energy Values in Hard, Soft, Cream, Cottage Cheeses

Calorie and Energy Values For Cheese
See below for energy content in kilocalories

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Caloric Values For Cheese

Calories in Cheese

The calorie content of cheese can vary. Cheddar cheese (1 oz) contains about 115 calories, while Camembert (1 oz) contains about 85 calories. For specific details of the calorie and energy content of different types of cheese, click the foods below.

American Cheddar
Babybel
Blue Cheese
Bonbino
Brie
Camembert
Caraway Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar, Non-Fat
Cheese Fondue
Cheese String
Cheshire
Colby Cheese
Colby-Jack Cheese
Cottage Cheese, Nutrition
Cottage Cheese
Cottage Cheese, w.Fruit
Cottage Cheese, Low Fat
Cottage Cheese, Fat Free
Cracker Barrel Cheese
Cream Cheese Nutrition
Cream Cheese
Cream Cheese, Fat Free
Edam
Feta Cheese
Fontina
French Cheese
Frijoles Cheese
Gjetost Cheese
Goats Cheese
Goat's Cheese, Hard
Goat's Cheese, Soft
Gouda
Gruyere
Heartbeat Fat-Free Cheese
Kraft Cheese Singles
Kraft Cheese Spread
Laughing Cow Cheese
Low-Fat Cheddar
Low-Fat Cream Cheese
Low-Fat Monterey Cheese
Low-Fat Muenster Cheese
Monterey
Monterey-Jack
Mozzarella
Muenster Cheese
Neufchatel
Parmesan
Parmesan Cheese, Fat Free
Philadelphia Cheese
Pizza Cheese
Port-de-Salut
Provolone
Quark Cheese
Skimmed Quark Cheese
Queso Anejo Cheese
Queso Asadero Cheese
Queso Chihuahua Cheese
Ricotta
Roquefort
Smartbeat Cheese Slices
Soybean Curd Cheese
Stilton
Swiss Cheese
Swiss Cheese, Low Fat
Tilsit Cheese
Tofutti Cheese
Weight Watchers Cheese
Wensleydale Cheese

Energy Content of Cheeses

If you want to reduce body fat and lose weight, cheese is a reasonable food option for a healthy weight loss diet, as it has a high calorie-content but also a high fat-content. In general, calorie-controlled diets recommend a medium intake of cheese. In addition to energy content, dietary nutrition is also important, as a nutritious diet helps the body to burn calories faster and maintains a healthy metabolic rate. So as well as calorie-counting, check food labels for nutritional value. Nutritional and energy values provided on most of the above food pages include: vitamins, minerals, folate and dietary fiber, as well as protein and carbs. Understanding diet nutrition makes calorie control and weight management easier and helps you to follow a healthy eating plan. See also Nutrition in Cheese

How To Reduce Calories

Calorie savings tip: If you want are counting calories for weight loss purposes, the best way to lower energy intake is to check food labels and choose cheese with a reduced fat content. Of course any calorie-burning workout helps to increase your calorie deficit and thus allows you to eat higher-fat cheese with less chance of weight problems.

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