How Many Calories Are in Cheese?
Updated: Jul. 16, 2019
Mindlessly snacking at the veggie platter is NBD. But the cheese plate is a whole other story. Find out exactly what you are eating.
Calories in cheese
Cheese is one of my favourite foods. But the thing is, you have to treat it like the special food it is. It’s for special occasions and occasions you make special – like a wine and cheese party or an impromptu picnic. And if you’re hungry the calories in cheese (and the macros) can sneak up on you. I could live off of it every day, but a healthy approach to eating (both physically and mentally) is to have a balanced approach to food, including cheese. While it might be hard to limit how many pieces you snack on from a cheese platter, the following info should help. Here’s how to indulge in your favourite Canadian cheeses without going overboard.
Comox Camembert
If you think good camembert only comes from France, then this cheese is a game changer for you.
1/7 slice (28 g)
90 calories
7 g fat (4 g saturated, 0.4 g trans)
15 mg cholesterol
150 mg sodium
1 g carbohydrates (0 g fibre, 0 g sugar)
6 g protein
Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar
This hard cheddar goes nicely with your favourite red.
1 1/4-inch cube (30 g)
120 calories
9 g fat (6 g saturated, 0.4 g trans)
35 mg cholesterol
200 mg sodium
0 g carbohydrates (0 g fibre, 0 g sugar)
8 g protein
Thornloe Devil’s Rock Creamy Blue Cheese
If you love blue cheese then you will appreciate the luxurious texture of this on your cracker.
1 1/4-inch cube (30 g)
120 calories
9 g fat (6 g saturated, 0.3 g trans)
25 mg cholesterol
380 mg sodium
3 g carbohydrates (0 g fibre, 2 g sugar)
5 g protein
