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Calories in semi-hard cheese

A usual serving, 2 slices (40 g), has about 140 kcal; 100 g ≈ 356 kcal.

Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs Fibre
100 g 356 25 g 27 g 2.2 g 0 g
2 slices 40 g 142 10 g 11 g 0.9 g 0 g

Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: medium · Updated:

Calories per serving

Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs
2 slices 40 g 142 10 g 11 g 0.9 g
1 slice 20 g 71 5 g 5.5 g 0.4 g

How it fits into a day

Two slices of semi-hard cheese such as gouda, edam or Trappist, about 40 g, have about 140 kcal and 10 g protein. The differences between these cheeses are small, about 10 kcal per 100 g. Fat provides about 70% of the calories.

A usual serving (2 slices) is about 7% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.

Lighter options

  • One slice is enough for a sandwich.
  • Light cheeses have less fat; check the label.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in 2 slices of gouda or Trappist?

About 140 kcal in 40 g, with 10 g protein, 11 g fat and 0.9 g carbs.

How many calories are in 100 g of semi-hard cheese?

About 356 kcal per 100 g: 25 g protein, 27 g fat and 2.2 g carbs.

Which cheese has the fewest calories?

Of the cheeses in this table, white brined cheese has the fewest, about 265 kcal per 100 g; semi-hard cheese is about 356 kcal. Low-fat and fresh cow's cheeses have even less.

See also

Full table: Dairy