Calcium Many soy cheeses have calcium added, which is a plus from my viewpoint as a dietitian, because the nutritional calcium profile is then similar to dairy cheese. Many of the soy cheeses I checked are fortified with calcium and offer between 15 and 30 percent calcium also. Several varieties have no calcium at all, so you will have to get calcium from other foods. Like regular cheeses, soy cheeses have a moderate amount of sodium. Saturated fat will be lower in all soy cheeses, since typically their overall fat is lower and the ingredients used are either void or low in saturated fat.
Many soy cheeses are equivalent to the reduced fat dairy cheeses on the market.
Cholesterol Soy cheeses, since they are not an animal product, are cholesterol free. Dairy cheeses contain an average of 20 - 25 mg cholesterol in one ounce. Many melt just as well as full-fat and reduced fat dairy cheeses, but some do not melt as well. I have found many soy cheeses to be more than acceptable alternatives to traditional cheeses. Cheeses of any kind can provide wonderful added texture and taste to many recipes, so pick up some soy cheese the next time you are grocery shopping and try a slice or a chunk.