| Amount Per 1 oz | |||
| Calories | 75 Kcal (314 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 54 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6g | 9% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% | |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 580mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbs | 1g | 0% | |
| Protein | 4g | 8% | |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients And Nutrition Overview
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WeightWatchers Points: 2, PointsPlus: 2, SmartPoints: 3
WeightWatchers Points are estimated by carbohydrates, fats, protein and fiber in product. They are not an affirmation of better quality or nutritional value of the product or its manufacturer. Only way to count for dieters. Less points are better.
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Salty! Has over 25% of the daily max
Americans consume 4000 mg of sodium daily when the maximum recommended amount is 2300mg for healthy adults. Many people should not exceed 1500mg. Most of the sodium (65%) in our diet comes from processed foods, not home cooking or the salt shaker. Excess sodium intake increases blood pressure, causes hypertension and other heart problems. That’s why most of us need to cut back.
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More than 20% of daily saturated fat
Not all fats are created equal. Saturated fats are the ones responsible for bad cholestrol buildup in our blood vessels, as well as contributing to coronary disease.
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For dieters: FoodPoints value is 2
* FoodPoints are calculated by Fooducate based on fats, carbs, fiber, and protein. They are not an endorsement or approval of the product or its manufacturer. The fewer points - the better.
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This product is minimally processed
Minimally processed products usually contain a very short ingredient list. For the most part, they are comprised of simple ingredients that you would have found in your great grandmother's kitchen 100 years ago.
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One of the worst products in its category
This product is in the bottom 10% of the products in its category
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Not a good source of calcium!
Cheese is a generally a good source of calcium (more than 10% daily value per serving) - but not the one you just scanned. If you are looking for calcium - swap for something with higher calcium content. By the way, you don't need high fat or calories to get high calcium. Many "lite" versions of cheese provide 30% of daily calcium needs. Choose cheeses that are a naturally good source of calcium. If you're worried about fat and calories, pre-sliced cheese, cheese sticks or cheese squares are a great way to make sure your portion is the right size. The FDA defines a serving of cheese as 1 ounce (30 grams).
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Learn about rennet, used in cheesemaking
Rennet is what causes milk to become cheese. It can be derived from animal sources (cow stomach) or vegetable sources (such as thistle). Companies are not legally required to disclose the source of the rennet, so unless the product specifically states a non-animal source for rennet, you won’t know. Another way to verify that the rennet is not from an animal source is to look for a kosher symbol. According to Jewish dietary laws, milk and meat ingredients cannot be mixed or eaten at the same time.
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Cheese lovers rejoice, maybe?
Denmark is known for its tasty dairy products. Unfortunately butter and cheese are very high in saturated fat. The connection between saturated fats and increased blood cholesterol (leading to heart issues) has been accepted by most health organizations world wide. That’s why, when research comes out pointing out the opposite, our ears perk. Especially when the research is by Danish scientists, sponsored by the Danish dairy industry. What did the European scientists discover? That cheese and butter have different effects on our bloods LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. While adding butter to your diet does increase bad cholesterol levels, cheese does not. A group of 50 people were tested over a period of several months, some consuming butter, others cheese. The butter eaters had an increase of 7% in their LDL cholesterol levels. Why would cheese, rich in saturated fat just like butter, have no effect? The researchers hypothesize that it could be the high level of calcium in cheese, as compared to butter. Or maybe the high amount of protein. Or maybe they need to do some more research. In any case, this is one small study, so don’t go triple cheese on your next pizza night. Rather, enjoy high quality cheese in small portions.
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% RDI of Main Nutrition Facts
4%
of RDI* (75 calories) 30 g
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Cal: 3.8 %
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Fat: 9.2 %
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Carb: 0.3 %
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Prot: 8 %
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0%25%75%RDI norm*
Calories Breakdown
- Carbs (5.4%)
- Fat (73%)
- Protein (21.6%)
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