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What Is String Cheese Good For?

FoodData CentralUpdated 6 April 2026

String Cheese is a dairy product. It is a good source of protein, rich in calcium, rich in potassium, and high in vitamin A. Discover the nutritional benefits and how string cheese can support your health goals.

String Cheese provides 69.4 calories, 3.2g protein, 6.6g carbohydrates, and 3.4g fat per oz (28g). It is a source of Vitamin C (0.1mg per 100g) and can be part of a balanced diet as part of a varied nutritional plan.

Key Benefits of String Cheese

  • Rich in vitamin A (437mcg per 100g, 49% DV)
  • Good source of calcium (610mg per 100g, 47% DV)
  • Rich in potassium for heart health and blood pressure regulation
  • Source of selenium, an important antioxidant mineral

String Cheese Is Best For

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Things to Consider

  • Higher in sodium (685mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring salt

Complete Nutritional Profile

Per oz (28g)

69.4

cal

6.6g

carbs

3.2g

protein

3.4g

fat

0g

fiber

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