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.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
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% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
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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