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1. Cheese Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Cheese
4. Cheese Nutritional Value
5. Cheese Health Benefits

Cheese Facts

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Types of Cheese

Cheese Nutritional Value

Cheese ( Nutritional value )
Value per 100 g
Cheese, cheddar

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	404	20.2 %
Protein	g	22.87	45.7%
Total lipid (fat)	g	33.31	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	3.09	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.0
Total Sugars	g	0.48
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	710	%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.14	0.7%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	27	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	455	%
Potassium, K	mg	76	%
Sodium, Na	mg	653	%
Zinc, Zn	mg	3.64	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.030	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.027	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	28.5	%
Fluoride, F	mcg	34.9
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.029	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.428	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.059	%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.410	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.066	%
Folate (B-9)	mcg	27	6.7%
Choline, total	mg	16.5
Betaine	mg	0.7
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	1.10	%
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg	330	%
Retinol	mcg	330
Vitamin A, IU	mcg	1242	%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.71	%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0.6
Vitamin D	mcg	24	%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	2.4	%
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	85
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	0
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	18.867	94.3%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	9.246
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	1.421
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.917
Cholesterol	mg		%

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Cheese Nutritional Value

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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