String cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Bowl and Basket
String cheese contains 286 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 29% from protein and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 248 kcal per 100 g across 42,808 products.
100 g provides 60% 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 | 10.7 g | 54% |
| 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 | 3.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 21.4 g | 43% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 786 mg | 60% |
| 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 29%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 66%
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
- Protein21.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.59 g)
- Sugars3.6 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.8 g)
- Fat21.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10.2 g)
- Saturated fat10.7 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.3 g)
- Sodium714 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 236 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | 286 kcal |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sodium | 714 mg | 714 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Bowl and Basket
- Barcode
- 0041190472161
- Quantity
- 24 Ounce
- Label serving
- 1 Stick
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
Ingredients
Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Salt, Enzymes);
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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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.
Is String cheese high in protein?
String cheese contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 29% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 8 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 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in String cheese?
String cheese contains 21.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.7 g is saturated (54% 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 (60% 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 10, 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0041190472161. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated January 10, 2023. Imported November 8, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2620966. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 18, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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