Cheese, brick
FDC 172176cup, diced (132 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 37 · +2 vs Dairy & eggs medianBrick cheese scores 37 of 100, placing it 24th of 60 in Dairy & eggs, a middling result kept afloat by excellent calcium at 52% DV and protein at 46% DV, plus a solid 32% DV of vitamin A per serving.
It melts well and is traditionally sliced for sandwiches or diced into a cup (132 g) for snacking or folding into casseroles. That density comes with a trade-off of 560 mg of sodium and 18.8 g of saturated fat per 100 g, both worth keeping in mind if you're watching either one.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 19 g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 560 mg | 24% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.51 g | |
| Protein | 23 g | 46% |
| Potassium | 136 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% |
| Iron | 0.43 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 292 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 490 kcal | 24% |
| Total fat | 39 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 25 g | 124% |
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 739 mg | 32% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.67 g | |
| Protein | 31 g | 61% |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 890 mg | 68% |
| Iron | 0.57 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 385 µg | 43% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 2% |
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FDC 172176Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Brick cheese is a semi-soft cow's milk cheese, mild and slightly tangy when young and noticeably sharper and more pungent as it ages. It melts smoothly and evenly, which makes it a favorite in grilled sandwiches, quesadillas, and casseroles, and it also works well sliced for snacking, layered on burgers, or cubed alongside crackers and cured meats on a cheese board. Its pale color and small, even holes are part of what distinguish it from cheddar at a glance, and its buttery, mild profile when young makes it approachable for kids or anyone new to stronger cheeses.
Buy it in a wax-coated block or pre-sliced from the deli counter, wrap any cut surface tightly in wax paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate, using it within the window noted on the package once opened. At 371 calories per 100g it's a concentrated dairy food; a cup diced (132g) delivers 23.2g protein and stands out for calcium (52% DV per 100g) and vitamin A (32% DV per 100g), so it can be used as the calcium and protein anchor of a meal alongside vegetables or whole grains, with the 560mg sodium per 100g worth factoring into the day's total when portioning it out for a sandwich or snack plate.
Frequently asked questions about cheese, brick
How many calories are in brick cheese?
It has 371 calories per 100g, or roughly 490 calories in a 132g cup diced.
Is brick cheese a good source of calcium?
Yes, it provides 52% DV of calcium per 100g, one of its standout nutrients.
How should brick cheese be stored?
Wrap any cut surface tightly in wax paper or plastic wrap and keep it refrigerated, using it within the time noted on the package.