Nutritional value of cheese

Everybody loves cheese! And this is a good thing because not only is cheese delicious and versatile, it is very good for you.

In addition to containing vitamins and quality proteins, cheese, particularly the firm and hard varieties, is a very good source of calcium. It’s a well-known fact that calcium helps build strong bones and helps fight against osteoporosis.

For all the above reasons, it is recommended to eat or drink a serving of dairy products with each meal. Some cheeses are real calcium champs! Each 100-gram portion of Cheddar contains 700 mg of calcium, Gouda 920 mg and Emmental almost 1,200 mg*… more than the daily recommended for women 19 to 50 years of age (1,000 mg per day) and almost the total daily requirement for women 50 and over (1,500 mg per day).

Although the high calcium content of cheese is a well-known fact, let’s not forget that it also contains 15 essential nutrients that help keep you healthy. Recent studies have even indicated that calcium-rich dairy foods can help you lose weight!

So, go ahead! Indulge your passion for cheese! It’s good for you!

*For more information on the calcium content of different cheeses, consult the chart in the Proteins, lipids, vitamins and minerals in cheese section