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Homemade Cheese Calories
Fresh homemade cheese, typically made from milk and lemon or vinegar.
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
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Homemade Cheese Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
265
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
3.4g
· 5%
Protein
18.3g
· 27%
Fat
20.8g
· 68%
Fiber
0g
Homemade Cheese Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.2µg · 50% DV
B2
0.32mg · 25% DV
Vitamin A
210µg · 23% DV
Biotin
2.5µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
350mg · 50% DV
Calcium
480mg · 48% DV
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Sodium
400mg · 17% DV
Homemade Cheese Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is Homemade Cheese Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally 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 Homemade Cheese Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Homemade Cheese Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Homemade Cheese Fat Profile
SATURATED
13.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.46g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.8:1).
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Homemade Cheese — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in homemade cheese?
Homemade cheese provides 265 calories per 100 g.
How much protein does homemade cheese contain?
Homemade cheese contains 18.3 g of protein per 100 g.
Is homemade cheese low in carbohydrates?
Yes. Homemade cheese has 3.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in homemade cheese?
Homemade cheese contains 20.8 g of fat per 100 g.
Does homemade cheese contain fiber?
No. Homemade cheese provides 0 g of fiber per 100 g.
What is the glycemic index of homemade cheese?
Homemade cheese has a glycemic index of 30. This is in the low glycemic index range.
Does homemade cheese raise blood sugar quickly?
With a glycemic index of 30, homemade cheese is a low-GI food. It also contains 3.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Is homemade cheese safe for people with a dairy allergy?
No. Homemade cheese contains dairy, which is a listed allergen.
Is homemade cheese suitable for a vegetarian diet?
Yes. It is compatible with vegetarian, omnivore, Mediterranean, and flexitarian eating patterns.
Is homemade cheese processed?
Homemade cheese is classified as minimally processed.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.