What Is Cheese Good For?

A dairy product made from curdled milk, available in thousands of varieties worldwide. Discover the nutritional benefits and how cheese can support your health goals.

Key Benefits of Cheese

Excellent source of protein for muscle building
Low in carbohydrates, suitable for keto diets
Very low in sugar
Good source of calcium for bone health

Cheese Is Best For

Muscle recoveryLow-carb dietsBlood sugar managementBone health

Nutrition Highlights

25g of protein per serving

Things to Consider

High in calories - watch portion sizes
High in fat - be mindful of daily fat intake

Complete Nutritional Profile

Per 3 oz (85g)

402

cal

1.3g

carbs

25g

protein

33g

fat

fiber

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Egg

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42 cal | 3.4g protein

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59 cal | 10g protein

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98 cal | 11g protein

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