Leerdammer léger

Leerdammer Light is a reduced-fat sliced cheese from the Netherlands, classified in the milk and dairy product group (cheese). It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 3, offering very low sugar (0.1 g per 100 g) and a high protein content (about 30 g per 100 g) while still containing moderate total fat and a high level of saturated fat (10.5 g per 100 g) and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g. The cheese is marketed as low-fat (42% less fat than the original Leerdammer) and lactose-free, but the saturated fat and salt levels remain relatively high, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.