Cheese
Glycemic index not measured yet
- About 25 g of protein per 100 g
- Energy-dense: about 356 kcal per 100 g
Cheese has no measured glycemic index yet. It contains 2.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #171241 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- Low fat cheeseno GI The same sliced cheese with about half the fat: about 120 fewer kcal and 13 g less fat per 100 g.
- no GI A mild melting cheese for sandwiches, pizza and bakes with about half the calories of yellow cheese.
Low fat mozzarella cheese - GL 1 per 100 g A fresh cheese for bread and salads with less than a third of the calories and far less saturated fat.
Cottage cheese - GL 0.9 per 100 g A curd cheese for sandwiches and spreads with about 18 g of protein and a third of the calories.
Curd cheese
Forms of Cheese
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Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp, shredded | 7 g |
| 1 cube (1 inch) | 17 g |
| 1 thin slice (3/4 oz) | 21 g |
| 1 slice (1 oz) | 28 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g |
| 1 cup, shredded | 113 g |
| 1 cup, diced | 132 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 356 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 2.22 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.22 g |
| Natural | 2.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 24.94 g |
| Fat | 27.44 g |
| Saturated | 17.64 g |
| Unsaturated | 9.8 g |
| Sodium | 700 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- About 25 g of protein per 100 g
- Rich in calcium: about 700 mg per 100 g
- Almost no carbohydrate: glycemic load 0
- Energy-dense: about 356 kcal per 100 g
- High in saturated fat: about 18 g per 100 g
- Salty: about 820 mg of sodium per 100 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cheese?
The glycemic index of Cheese has not been measured yet. It contains 2.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Is Cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
The glycemic index of Cheese is not measured. With 2.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, watch the portion size.
Which form of Cheese has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cheese in this database, Baked cheese has the lowest glycemic load (0.2 per 100 g).
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