Carbs in String Cheese
Keto-friendlyHow many carbs are in string cheese?
String Cheese has 1g net carbs per 100g — 1g total carbs minus 0g fiber — plus 7g protein, 6g fat, and 80 calories. That makes string cheese very low in net carbs and lower than the typical dairy food, which averages about 24.3g net carbs per 100g. With this carb count, string cheese fits a keto or low-carb diet (usually 20–50g net carbs per day) in normal portions. Values are per per 100 g, sourced from Open Food Facts; net carbs are computed by CarbMeNot.
Last updated June 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Jordan Lee, Nutrition Editor

Values per 100 g.
Is string cheese keto-friendly?
Yes — string cheese is keto-friendly. It has 1g net carbs per 100g (1g total carbs − 0g fiber). On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), that leaves plenty of room for other dairy foods and meals.
Carbs by serving size
| Serving | Net carbs | Total carbs | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 1g | 1g | 7g | 80 |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 0.3g | 0.3g | 2g | 22 |
How many calories are in string cheese?
String Cheese has 80 calories per 100g. That's alongside 7g protein, 6g fat, and 1g net carbs per 100g.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount (per 100 g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 80 |
| Total carbs | 1g |
| Net carbs | 1g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Sugar | 0g |
| Sugar alcohols | 0g |
| Protein | 7g |
| Fat | 6g |
| Sodium | 150mg |
| Potassium | 0mg |
Source: Open Food Facts (Great Lakes Cheese). Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols, computed by CarbMeNot.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs are in string cheese?
- String Cheese has 1g of total carbs and 1g of net carbs per 100 grams.
- How many net carbs are in string cheese?
- String Cheese has 1g of net carbs per 100 grams (total carbs 1g minus 0g fiber).
- Is string cheese keto-friendly?
- Yes — string cheese is keto-friendly. It has 1g net carbs per 100g (1g total carbs − 0g fiber). On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), that leaves plenty of room for other dairy foods and meals.
- How many calories are in string cheese?
- String Cheese has 80 calories per 100 grams.
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