Cheddar cheese
Also known as: cheese, keso
For hypertension
Watch: Salt (sodium)
Moderate salt — choose a small portion and don't add extra salt.
Portion guide
1 slice / 30 g (about 30 g)
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Nutrition per 1 slice / 30 g
| Calories | 120 kcal |
|---|---|
| Total carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g |
About this food
Almost no carbohydrate but high in fat and salt.
Better ways to cook it
- Choose plain, unsweetened, lower-fat versions
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