Nutrition

Cheese Nutritional value Cheese is an important source of calcium in a child's diet, and also contains protein, vitamin A, some B vitamins, potassium, copper and zinc. Parmesan, Gruyre and cheddar have by far the most calcium and protein; cottage cheese and cream cheese have the least. However, hard cheese is high in saturated fat and salt, so don't over-rely on it. Edam, mozzarella and Brie also offer good calcium and protein but have slightly less fat. Processed cheese can be poor value and extremely salty. Don't give blue cheese and soft, 'mould-ripened' cheeses like Brie to...