Cheese, Derby

Derby is a firm cheese made from cows’ milk, described here in its plain form. It mainly provides fat and protein, along with minerals such as calcium. Per 100g, it contains 34g of fat, including 21g of saturated fat, 24g of protein and 680mg of calcium.

Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. The saturated fat and salt content are points to note for people monitoring their intake of these nutrients. The amount eaten also affects the energy it contributes to the diet. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.