Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
semi-hard cheese, high in protein and calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (thin) of Akan cheese (30 g) has 107 calories. That works out to 356 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 7.4 g of protein, 8.3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 216 mg of Calcium covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (thin) · 30 g
107
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.6g
· 0% DV
Protein
7.4g
· 15% DV
Fat
8.3g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 2% · Protein 28% · Fat 70%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 107 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.3 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.22 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.27 g | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 107 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 30 g | 107 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 107 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 45 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 178 kcal |
| 2 slice (double) | 60 g | 214 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 214 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 356 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 113 g | 402 kcal |
Calculated from 356 calories per 100 g.
Akan cheese is a processed, semi-hard cheese described as high in protein and calcium. The available product details do not establish a traditional recipe, a specific region of origin, or a single standardized style.
The product information does not identify a country or region of origin for Akan cheese. The name alone is not enough to confirm a traditional link to the Akan people, so avoid treating that connection as established.
The supplied details identify Akan cheese as a dairy product but do not specify whether its milk comes from cows, goats, or another animal. The exact milk source can vary by product, so the name itself does not settle it.
Akan cheese is identified as processed and semi-hard, but a specific manufacturing recipe is not provided. In general, processed cheese products are made by blending cheese with heat and emulsifying ingredients; their exact composition varies.
Akan cheese may soften and melt on a burger, but its exact melting performance is not specified. Add a thin slice near the end of cooking and cover the pan briefly to help it melt without overcooking the burger.
Serve Akan cheese in thin slices or small cubes, alongside crackers, fruit, and a sharper cheese for contrast. Since its exact flavor is not specified, taste it first before choosing pairings such as honey, olives, or chutney.
Akan cheese can replace cheddar when a recipe needs a semi-hard cheese, but the result may differ in flavor and melting texture. Start with the same amount, then adjust to taste rather than expecting an exact cheddar match.
Keep opened Akan cheese refrigerated in a tightly sealed container to limit drying and odor absorption. Its safe use period depends on the product and storage conditions, so follow any shorter after-opening limit supplied with the package.
You can freeze Akan cheese, although thawing may make its texture crumbly or dry. Freeze it in a well-sealed portion and use the thawed cheese in cooked dishes, where a change in texture is less noticeable.
Akan cheese is a dairy product, but the available details do not state its lactose content. Semi-hard cheeses can differ in lactose depending on how they are made, so do not assume this product is lactose-free.
Vitamins
B12
0.42µg · 18% DV
Vitamin A
78µg · 9% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
0.96µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
216mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
150mg · 21% DV
Sodium
246mg · 11% DV
Zinc
1.02mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 107 calories in 1 slice (thin) (30 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Akan cheese is a semi-hard cheese made from milk. Beyond its name and cheese style, no specific place of origin or traditional method is established here, so it is best not to assign it to a particular region. Its sliceable texture makes it easy to use at the table or in simple meals.
Serve it in thin slices with bread and fresh vegetables, add it to a toastie or sandwich, or include it on a cheese board. Its savoury, substantial character pairs well with crisp produce and fruit. It is protein-rich, with 24.8 g per 100 g. For a lighter serving, keep to a modest slice and balance it with vegetables rather than adding several other rich toppings.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.22g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.