If you are a lover of cheeses like me, surely you know that going to the supermarket represents a great temptation, because there we find a wide variety of this food that can offer nutrients in different proportions depending on their degree of curing or maturation and their industrial process .
Therefore, so that you can choose according to your needs beyond your preferences, we leave you a nutritional analysis of different types of cheeses .
Nutritional composition
The cheeses are derived from milk, so, in its nutritional composition highlights its protein contribution of good quality, as well as the content of calcium, potassium and vitamin D , with varying amounts of fat .
To know better the nutrients of the cheeses, we leave the following table that shows an analysis per 100 grams :
| CALORIES | PROTEINS (G) | FAT (G) | CHOLESTEROL (MG) | CALCIUM (MG) | POTASSIUM (MG) | SODIUM (MG) | VITAMIN D (UG) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRESH CHEESE | 200 Kcal | 14,03 | 14.9 | 14.5 | 190.5 | 200 | 294 | 0 |
| TENDER GOAT CHEESE | 208 Kcal | 11.1 | 17.6 | fifty | 150 | 132 | 404 | 0.2 |
| CURED GOAT CHEESE | 467 Kcal | 27.6 | 39.6 | 100 | 190 | 114 | 790 | 0.2 |
| FRESH MANCHEGO CHEESE | 333 Kcal | 26 | 25.4 | 70 | 470 | 100 | 400 | 0.18 |
| MOZZARELLA CHEESE | 233 Kcal | 19.9 | 16,1 | 78 | 632 | 67 | 373 | 0.1 |
| BALL CHEESE | 329 Kcal | 25.5 | 24.9 | 110.5 | 677.6 | 67 | 649 | 0.17 |
| BLUE CHEESE | 352.6 Kcal | 21,13 | 29.8 | 88 | 526 | 128 | 936 | 0.23 |
| BRIE CHEESE | 342 Kcal | 22.6 | 27.9 | 100 | 400 | 152 | 508 | 0.2 |
| PARMESAN | 375 Kcal | 35.6 | 25.8 | 68 | 1178 | 131 | 704 | 0.65 |
| CURED CHEESE | 38 | 35.8 | 74.4 | 848 | 100 | 742 | 0.19 | |
| CHEDDAR CHEESE | 393 Kcal | 25.4 | 32.2 | 84 | 752 | 102 | 675 | 0.34 |
| GOUDA CHEESE | 330 Kcal | 25.52 | 25.4 | 114 | 820 | 76 | 680 | 1.6 |
| CHEESE SPREAD | 363 Kcal | 15.63 | 32.4 | 94.1 | 276 | 149 | 424 | 0.28 |
| SKIMLESS SPREAD CHEESE | 162 Kcal | 10 | 10.7 | 40 | 290 | 152 | 392 | 0.1 |
As we can see, although the main nutrients are the same, depending on the specimen they vary considerably, therefore, at the moment of choosing with foundation it is always important to pay attention to the nutritional composition of the cheeses .
Which to choose?
Taking into account the nutritional composition of different cheeses and the needs or objectives of each one, we will choose one or the other cheese, for example, if we want to lose weight we will choose low-fat cheeses, rich in proteins and calcium that satisfy and take care of health while we thin.
If on the other hand we seek to complement our training, we will look for a cheese rich in proteins, as well as calcium and potassium .
For those seeking to take care of the health of the heart , it is not only advisable to opt for cheeses with less fat, but also, with a moderate sodium content and rich in potassium, calcium and vitamin D if possible.
Of course, in general, the heaviest cheeses are those that concentrate the most fat and, therefore, the most calories. In addition, they may contain other nutrients in greater proportion such as protein, calcium and sodium, so, when choosing, we will have to place on the scale which nutrient matters most to us.
Otherwise, it is always good to know that we can consume all types of cheeses, but the portion of cured cheese is smaller than that of fresh or tender cheese , so, taking care of the portions , we can choose different types of cheeses to include in our diet.