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8.5 kg CO2e per kg (about 0.85 kg CO2e per 100g) — compare with similar foods below.
8.5
kg CO2e / kg
3,500
litres water / kg
55
m² land / kg
17g
protein / 100g
Producing 1 kg of Cheese (soft) generates the same CO₂ as driving a petrol car for approximately 50 km, or charging a smartphone 1034 times. These are global average figures — actual values vary by country, farming method, and supply chain.
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kg CO2e per kg — lower is better
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Values are lifecycle-style estimates (farm to retail gate, typical global production mix), consistent with meta-analyses such as Poore & Nemecek (2018) and summaries like Our World in Data — environmental impacts of food. Your country, brand, and cooking method can shift real impacts; use comparisons on this page for directional choices, not exact accounting.
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Cheese (soft) produces approximately 8.5 kg of CO2 equivalent per kilogram. Per typical serving (30g / 1 portion (30g)), that's about 0.26 kg CO2e.
Cheese (soft) has a moderate carbon footprint at 8.5 kg CO2e/kg — higher than plant-based foods but lower than most red meats.
Producing 1 kg of Cheese (soft) requires approximately 3,500 litres of water. This includes irrigation, processing, and supply chain water use.
Lower-carbon alternatives include Watermelon (0.3 kg CO2e/kg), Carrots (0.4 kg CO2e/kg), Apples (0.4 kg CO2e/kg). Switching to these can significantly reduce your dietary carbon footprint.
Values represent global median estimates. Actual environmental impacts vary by region, farming practices, season, and supply chain.