String cheese made by Precious is no exception to the adage that cheese is a healthy snack when eaten in moderation. While string cheese is generally considered a kid food, many adults appreciate the portion control that cheese in stick form provides. Individually-wrapped cheese sticks allow you to reap all the benefits of this healthy snack without the worry of unintentionally over-indulging.
Calories and Fat
One stick of string cheese has 80 calories and 6 g of fat, 3 g of which are saturated fats. This serving of string cheese also has 15 mg of cholesterol. The high fat content of cheese makes many people understandably wary about enjoying this food. However, the fat in cheese can be put into perspective by looking to guidelines set forth by American Heart Association. The AHA recommends limiting your total daily saturated fats to less than 7 percent of the day's calories; people consuming 2,000-calorie diets should consume less than 16 g of saturated fats per day. The saturated fat in string cheese is less than one-fifth of this recommended limit.
Vitamins and Minerals
One stick of Precious string cheese satisfies 4 percent of the required vitamin A, and 25 percent of the required calcium for people consuming a 2,000-calorie diet. String cheese is a great way to boost calcium and build strong bones. This is particularly important for older women who are prone to osteoporosis.
Protein
The amount of protein you require every day is determined by your weight. Generally, the USDA recommends that adults consume 0.8 g protein for every kg of body weight. With 8 g of protein, one stick of string cheese satisfies 17 percent of the daily 47.37 g of protein required by a 130-lb. woman.
Sodium
Like most other cheeses, string cheese contains a fair amount of sodium. While the 190 mg of sodium found in a single stick are not appreciably more than most other snack foods, you may want to consider cutting back on sodium for the rest of the day if you indulge in string cheese because the American Heart Association recommends that adults limit sodium consumption to 1,500 mg per day.
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