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6 Types Of Cheese That Are Healthy For You


The dairy product cheese comes in various textures and flavors.

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Many People are concerned that cheese is high in fat, sodium, and calories but it is not completely bad for your health.

Cheese has some health benefits also but eating too much is not good as we know excess of anything is bad. However, cheese is a great source of protein, calcium, and several other nutrients.

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If you are thinking about which cheese to choose then don’t worry because we have a list of 6 healthy kinds of cheese.

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1. Mozzarella

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Mozzarella contains 18% of your daily intake of calcium. It is healthy and low in sodium and calories than most other cheeses.

It provides following nutrients:

calories: 85

Fat: 6g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Sodium: 138mg

Carbs: 1g

Sugars: 0g

Protein: 6g

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Calcium: 143mg

Phosphorus: 100mg

Vitamin A: 192 IU

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2. Parmesan

Parmesan is made from raw, unpasteurized cow’s milk and as a gritty texture and a salty, nutty flavor.

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It provides following nutrients:

Calories: 111

Fat: 7g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Sodium: 333mg

Carbs: 1g

Sugars: 0g

Protein: 10g

Calcium: 336mg

Phosphorus: 197mg

Vitamin A: 221 IU

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3. Cottage Cheese

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Cottage Cheese is a great source of calcium, fat, and protein. it is often recommended for weight loss because it  is high in protein but low in calories.

It provides following nutrients:

Calories: 92

Fat: 3g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Sodium: 348mg

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Carbs: 5g

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 12g

Calcium: 125mg

Phosphorus: 170mg

Potassium 141mg

Vitamin A: 267 IU

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4. Ricotta Cheese

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Ricotta is an Italian cheese made from the watery parts of cow, goat, sheep or Italian water buffalo milk that is leftover from making other cheeses. It promotes muscle growth and helps lower blood pressure.

It provides following nutrients:

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Calories: 186

Fat: 13g

Saturated Fat: 8g

Sodium: 135mg

Carbs: 9g

Sugars: 0g

Protein: 9g

Calcium: 255mg

Phosphorus: 191mg

Potassium: 272mg

Vitamin A: 552 IU

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5. Swiss Cheese

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Swiss Cheese contains higher levels of phosphorus than other cheeses. It is high in vitamin A and low in calories, fat and sodium.

It provides following nutrients:

Calories: 111

Fat: 9g

Saturated Fat: 5g

Sodium: 53mg

Carbs: 0g

Sugars: 0g

Protein: 8g

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Calcium: 252mg

Phosphorus: 163mg

Vitamin A: 297 IU

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6. Goat Cheese

Goat cheese is also known as chèvre and it is made from goat’s milk. It provides healthy fats, including medium-chain fatty acids, that can improve satiety and benefit weight loss.

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It provides following nutrients:

Calories: 75

Fat: 6g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Unsaturated Fat: 1g

Sodium: 130mg

Carbs: 0g

Sugars: 0g

Protein: 5g

Calcium: 40mg

Vitamin A: 293 IU

 

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