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Cheese, cheddar

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Cheese, cheddar's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

20%

408 kcal Calories

47%

23.3 g Protein

2.4 g Carbs

44%

34.0 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 18/100

How many beneficial nutrients Cheese, cheddar delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Cheese, cheddar come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

408 kcal / serving

2% from carbs

Carbs 2%

2.4 g per serving
Fat 75%

34.0 g per serving
Protein 23%

23.3 g per serving

What Cheese, cheddar is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Calcium55% Selenium51% Protein47% Vitamin B1244% Phosphorus41% Vitamin A (RAE)35% Riboflavin (B2)34% Zinc33%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	2.4 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%
Total Sugars	0.5 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Fructose	0.0 g	—
Lactose	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0.2 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	34.0 g	44%
Saturated Fat	21.1 g	105%
Monounsaturated Fat	9.4 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.2 g	—
Trans Fat	1.1 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	365.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	577.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	1,046.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	543.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	349.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	843.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	963.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	3,330.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	9,803.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	4,007.0 mg	—
Arachidic Acid	49.0 mg	—
Behenic Acid	15.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	1,004.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	7,905.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	64.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Nervonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	577.0 mg	—
alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)	116.0 mg	—
gamma-Linolenic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	51.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	10.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	1.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	23.3 g	47%
Histidine	874.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	1,546.0 mg	—
Leucine	2,385.0 mg	—
Lysine	2,072.0 mg	—
Methionine	652.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	1,311.0 mg	—
Threonine	886.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	320.0 mg	—
Valine	1,663.0 mg	—
Alanine	703.0 mg	—
Arginine	941.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	1,600.0 mg	—
Cystine	125.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	6,092.0 mg	—
Glycine	429.0 mg	—
Proline	2,806.0 mg	—
Serine	1,456.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	1,202.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	316.0 mcg	35%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.6 mcg	3%
Vitamin E	0.8 mg	5%
Vitamin K	2.8 mcg	2%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	2%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	34%
Niacin (B3)	0.1 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	4%
Folate (B9)	21.0 mcg	5%
Vitamin B12	1.1 mcg	44%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	16.5 mg	3%
Betaine	0.7 mg	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	721.0 mg	55%
Iron	0.7 mg	4%
Magnesium	28.0 mg	7%
Phosphorus	512.0 mg	41%
Potassium	98.0 mg	2%
Sodium	654.0 mg	28%
Zinc	3.7 mg	33%
Copper	0.0 mg	4%
Manganese	0.0 mg	1%
Selenium	28.3 mcg	51%
Fluoride	34.9 mcg	—

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	105.0 mg	35%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	3.9 g	—

About Cheese, cheddar

Cheddar is the world's default hard cheese — firm, tangy and sharper the longer it ages. Born in the English village of the same name, it now turns up everywhere from sandwiches and burgers to sauces and cheeseboards.

It's a concentrated food, because making cheese means draining most of the water out of milk and leaving the fat and protein behind. That makes cheddar calorie-dense and high in fat, but also an excellent source of calcium, high-quality protein, phosphorus and vitamin B12 in a small portion. It is, however, fairly high in sodium and saturated fat.

A little goes a long way: an ounce melted over or crumbled into a dish adds a lot of flavor and nutrition for not much volume.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheese, cheddar?

There are 408 calories in 100 g of Cheese, cheddar, or about 116 calories in 1 oz (28 g).

How much protein is in Cheese, cheddar?

Cheese, cheddar contains 23.3 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Cheese, cheddar?

Cheese, cheddar has 2.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Cheese, cheddar?

Cheese, cheddar provides 34.0 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Cheese, cheddar a good source of?

Cheese, cheddar is an excellent source of Calcium (55% DV), Selenium (51% DV), Protein (47% DV), Vitamin B12 (44% DV), Phosphorus (41% DV) and Vitamin A (RAE) (35% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.