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String cheese
String cheese by Essential Everday provides 286 kcal per 100 g and 25 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is D. It is listed in the String cheeses category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 piece (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | 80 kcal | 285 | |
| Total fat | 21.4 g | 6 g | 8% | 23.1 −8% |
| Saturated fat | 12.5 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 14 −11% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.7 −100% |
| Protein | 25 g | 7 g | 14% | 26.9 −7% |
| Salt | 1.8 g | 0.5 g | 1.6 +10% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 138 String cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other string cheeses
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Product details
- Serving size
- 1 piece (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041303008737
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in String cheese?
String cheese contains 286 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (1 piece (28 g)).
Is String cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 5, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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