Home/Foods/Dairy/Hard cheeseCheese

Cheese

Cheese is a versatile dairy product used worldwide as a table food, melting ingredient and flavoring agent in many cuisines — from sandwiches and pizzas to gratins and sauces. It is known for its rich, savory taste and ability to add creaminess and umami to dishes. Nutrition-wise, Cheese is a concentrated source of protein, providing about 20.7g of protein per 100g, and it also supplies important micronutrients such as calcium and vitamin B12. Because it is energy-dense, smaller portions typically deliver most of the nutrients people seek from cheese. From a health perspective, cheese provides satisfying protein and minerals that can support fullness and bone health, but it is also relatively high in saturated fat and sodium, so enjoying it in moderation or choosing lower-fat varieties can help balance flavor with health goals.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~2.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D

Use selectively

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

381 kcal

19% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

21 g

41% RDI

Fat

31 g

18g sat fat

Carbs

4.3 g

2% RDI

Sugar

2.1 g

4% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

1 g

19% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D · 4.4 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Recipes featuring Cheese

Top-rated recipes across the kinome library.

All 6 recipes

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Cheese healthy?

Cheese is rated D on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Cheese?

Cheese is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Cheese gluten free?

Yes, Cheese is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Cheese?

100g of Cheese contains 381 kcal, 20.7g protein, 4.33g carbohydrates, 31.3g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Cheese vegetarian?

Yes, Cheese is vegetarian but not vegan.

KinomeDairy