What is the nutritional information for cheese?
Cheese is a concentrated source of many of milk’s nutrients. Considering that it takes about 10 pounds (5 quarts) of milk to make 1 pound of whole milk cheese, cheese is a nutrient-dense food. Cheese provides calories; high-quality protein; vitamins such as A, riboflavin (B2) and B12; and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and zinc. For individuals wishing to lower their calorie or fat intake, a variety of lowfat cheeses is available. These include: Lowfat Cheese: 3 grams (g) or less of fat per reference amount (1 oz for most cheeses, 4 oz for cottage cheese) Reduced-Fat Cheese: 25% less fat per reference amount than its full fat counterpart Fat-Free Cheese: less than 0.5 gram (g) of fat per reference amount 8. Can cheese help prevent tooth decay? Consuming cheese immediately after meals or as a between-meal snack helps to reduce the risk of tooth decay. Certain cheeses-aged Cheddar, Swiss, blue, Monterey Jack, Brie, Gouda and processed American cheese-have been shown to help prevent
