Melted cheese is great on nachos, pizza, pasta, sandwiches and numerous other foods. Through the heating process, calories are maintained so that a cup of melted cheese has the same amount of calories as a cup of un-melted cheese.
Cheddar
Melted cheddar cheese is often found on sandwiches and melts such as grilled cheese and tuna melts. According to the USDA, in one cup of shredded cheddar cheese that is melted, there are 455 calories.
Monterey
Monterey cheese, often called Monterey jack cheese is a popular addition to Mexican foods such as nachos, enchiladas, and chile rellenos. In one cup of shredded Monterey cheese that is melted, there are 421 calories.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella cheese is prominent in Italian dishes such as pizza, stuffed tortellini and canneloni. In one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese that is melted, there are 336 calories.
Colby
Often compared to cheddar cheese because of its color and taste, Colby cheese is one of the most versatile of good melted cheeses. In one cup of shredded Colby cheese that is melted, there are 445 calories.
Considerations
For healthy alternatives, look for cheeses that have low or reduced fat. Many of the calories in cheese come from its fat content. However, lowering the fat content reduces how well a cheese melts.
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