String Cheese Nutrition

String cheese is a quick and handy snack to toss in a lunch box or tide you over during a long afternoon. What's more, string cheese is a healthful addition to your diet.

Identification

• Often made of mozzarella, string cheese is sold in rods that are usually individually packaged. The cheese is soft, flexible and pulls apart in strands.

Benefits

• High in protein and calcium, string cheese also delivers nutrients such as zinc, riboflavin and Vitamin B12.

Nutrition Facts

• While the nutrition facts will vary depending on size, brand and type of cheese, most varieties have 60 to 100 calories and two to seven grams of fat.

Considerations

• Some brands of string cheese are high in sodium. If you have high blood pressure or are otherwise concerned about sodium, soak the string cheese in water to reduce the sodium content.

Size

• While cheese has great nutritional benefits, the fat calories can add up. The convenience of prepackaged string cheese can help you avoid overindulging.