Sodium at 1242 mg/100 g is high (He et al., BMJ 2013). Per 100 g: 290 kcal, 16 g protein, 24 g fat. Processed cheese often has 3× the sodium of natural cheese.
How should I track Processed Cheese?
Processed Cheese is high in calcium. The best way to track Processed Cheese is by weight, not volume. A 200 g serving of yogurt or cheese varies in density between brands and fat levels, so the same portion can differ by 20–40 calories. Research shows people underestimate calorie-dense dairy portions by up to 50% when eyeballing (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013). A kitchen scale keeps things honest. Also check whether the label lists values for the product as sold or as prepared — some powdered or concentrated dairy products show very different numbers once mixed.
