String Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs IGA
String Cheese contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 PIECE (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 357 kcal per 100 g across 5,694 products.
100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21.4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat L | 12.5 g | 63% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 714 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50% |
| Calcium L | 714 mg | 55% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 0 mg | 0% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 33%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 63%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein25 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Fat21.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 28.6 g)
- Saturated fat12.5 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17.9 g)
- Sodium714 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Ingredients
PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in String Cheese?
100 g of String Cheese has 286 kcal. 1 PIECE (28 g): about 80 kcal.
Is String Cheese high in protein?
String Cheese contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in 1 PIECE (28 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in String Cheese?
String Cheese has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in String Cheese?
String Cheese contains 21.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12.5 g is saturated (63% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does String Cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (55% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in String Cheese?
100 g contains 714 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated January 19, 2018. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2433844. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated January 19, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "STRING CHEESE". Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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