1 piece (medium) of String Cheese (28 g) has 84 calories. That works out to 300 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 6.2 g of protein, 6.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 196 mg of Calcium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

String Cheese Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

300

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 1% DV

Protein

22g

· 44% DV

Fat

22g

· 28% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 3% · Protein 30% · Fat 67%

String Cheese Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

1.2µg · 50% DV

Vitamin A

250µg · 28% DV

0.35mg · 27% DV

Biotin

2.5µg · 8% DV

Minerals

Calcium

700mg · 70% DV

Phosphorus

450mg · 64% DV

Sodium

700mg · 30% DV

Zinc

3mg · 27% DV

How Nutritious Is String Cheese?

Nutrient density

Medium

55/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

40/ 100

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.

String Cheese Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off String Cheese

To burn the 300 calories in 100 g:

🚶

74min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

31min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

41min

Cycling

🏊

35min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is String Cheese Processed?

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.

Does String Cheese Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is String Cheese Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

String Cheese Fat Profile

SATURATED

14g

MONOUNSATURATED

POLYUNSATURATED

0.6g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 7.1:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (7.1:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About String Cheese

How many calories and how much protein are in string cheese?

String cheese provides 300 calories and 22 g of protein per 100 g. It contains 2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

Is string cheese suitable for a keto diet?

Yes. With 2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and a glycemic index of 0, string cheese is compatible with keto and ketovore diets. It contains dairy, so it is not suitable for people with a dairy allergy.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: August 28, 2026