Which cheeses are the lowest in fat and calories?

Wow I have so many things to talk about based on research, my observations and conversations with some of you in camp, what’s in the news, etc. Lots to cover this week!



Today I said I would answer Reyna’s question about, “Which cheeses are the lowest in fat and calories?”. When it comes to cheese, I say go with the real deal. Don’t’ get the plastic like cheeses. Get the freshest cheese you can, but limit your servings. A serving size of cheese is the size a cube (like a dice or the tip of your thumb.) Remember that we don’t’ need that much dairy, but everyone enjoys a little cheese for flavor and satiety. Cheese does help you to feel full b/c of the fat it contains. We all need fat in our diet and cheese can be a good source as are nuts and fish. Cottage cheese is among the lowest in calories of the soft cheeses and Feta is the lowest in calories of the hard cheeses. I do not see my favorite (mozzarella) on the list. I found it on another chart that said 275 calories and 22 g of fat – based on ½ cup serving.





How many calories in Cheese table:









Hard Cheese


Calories


Fat

Brie


320


25.5g

Camembert


300


23g

Cheddar


415


33.5g

Cheddar low fat


275


14g

Cheshire


379


29g

Danish Blue


350


28.5g

Double Gloucester


400


32g

Edam


335


24.5g

Feta


255


20g

Lancashire


380


29g

Leicester


402


32g

Parmesan


450


31g

Stilton


410


29g

Wensleydale


378


28.5g

Soft Cheese


Calories




Cheese Spread (average)


280


30g

Cottage Cheese


100


4g

Cream Cheese


440


46g

Fromage Frais (plain)


115


6g

Full fat spread


315


32g

Lymeswold


420


39g

Medium fat soft spread


181


13.9g

Processed slice


328


26g