Cheese is a healthful food that checks many nutrition boxes and tastes great. It’s a valuable source of high-quality protein, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
Most cheeses also are good sources of vitamin A, riboflavin, vitamin B12 and folate. Some cheeses — for example, cheddar — may contain probiotics such as Lactobacillus casei. And despite public perception, most cheeses are low in carbohydrates.