Snack
How many calories in String cheese?
String cheese has about 80 calories per 1 stick. This is a practical estimate for calorie tracking; the exact number changes with recipe, restaurant, oil, ghee, sauce, toppings, and serving size.
| Serving size | 1 stick |
|---|---|
| Gram reference | About 28g |
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 7g |
| Carbs | 1g |
| Fat | 6g |
What affects String cheese calories?
String cheese is a predictable snack when the stick size is known, but multiple sticks and crackers can turn it into a larger plate.
Tracking tip: Count sticks and include crackers, fruit, nuts, or deli meat in the snack total.
Also called: mozzarella cheese stick, cheese stick
Variables that can change the estimate
- stick count
- fat percentage
- crackers
- meat and fruit
Preparation and serving variations
The reference above is one practical serving. The same food can change substantially with portion size, cooking method, toppings, and restaurant preparation.
| Variation | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Why it changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 sticks | 160 kcal | 14g | 2g | 12g | Two sticks are a common high-protein snack portion. |
| Cheese and cracker plate | 290 kcal | 12g | 23g | 16g | Crackers and spreads add carbohydrate and fat. |
Common questions
How many calories are in String cheese?
String cheese has about 80 calories per 1 stick. The exact number can change with portion size, recipe, restaurant prep, oil, sauce, toppings, and sides.
What are the macros in String cheese?
A typical serving of string cheese has about 7g protein, 1g carbs, and 6g fat per 1 stick.
How should I track String cheese accurately?
Count sticks and include crackers, fruit, nuts, or deli meat in the snack total.
Track String cheese in Calofy AI
Calofy AI lets you log string cheese by photo, voice, or text. Instead of searching a database and guessing the closest match, you can describe the actual plate and get a meal-specific calorie and macro estimate in seconds.
Track String cheese freeHow this estimate was built
Calofy AI calorie guides use practical serving-size estimates for everyday tracking. We keep the answer visible in text, include the macro table on the page, and mark up the same visible facts with structured data so search engines and AI answer systems can understand the page without relying on hidden content.
For packaged or weighed foods, use the nutrition label or weighed portion when available. For home-cooked and restaurant foods, use the estimate as a starting point and adjust for visible oil, butter, sauces, toppings, and portion size.
Generic food references are checked against public nutrition data where possible, including USDA FoodData Central. Mixed dishes and restaurant meals are presented as practical ranges because recipes and portions change. This page was reviewed on 2026-08-08.
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Last updated 2026-08-08. Nutrition values are estimates for general tracking and are not medical advice. Recipes and restaurant portions vary. Calofy AI is designed for practical daily consistency, not lab-grade measurement.