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Cheddar cheese calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of cheddar cheese contains 403 calories, with 22.9 g of protein, 3.4 g of carbohydrate and 33.3 g of fat. It provides 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Cheddar is concentrated milk: it takes about ten litres to make a kilogram, and the calories concentrate along with it — a modest 30 g slice quietly matches a banana. Mature cheddar is a logging ally: stronger flavour means less cheese does the same job. Grated cheese deceives the eye; weigh it once to calibrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 23% Carbs 3% Fat 74%
How cheddar cheese compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar cheese | 403 kcal | 22.9 g | 3.4 g | 33.3 g |
| Low-sodium cheddar or colby cheese | 398 kcal | 24.4 g | 1.9 g | 32.6 g |
| Sharp cheddar cheese | 410 kcal | 24.3 g | 2.1 g | 33.8 g |
| Colby cheese | 394 kcal | 23.8 g | 2.6 g | 32.1 g |
| Cheshire cheese | 387 kcal | 23.4 g | 4.8 g | 30.6 g |
Nutrition facts for cheddar cheese
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 slice (1 oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 kcal | 112.8 kcal |
| Protein | 22.9 g | 6.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 33.3 g | 9.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 18.9 g | 5.3 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 0.5 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in cheddar cheese
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 710 mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 28.5 µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 µg | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 337 µg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 455 mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 3.6 mg | 33% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.43 mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common cheddar cheese servings
How many calories in a portion of cheddar cheese — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (28 g) | 112.8 kcal | 6.4 g | 1 g | 9.3 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 403 kcal | 23 g | 3 g | 33 g |
| 1 cup, shredded (113 g) | 455 kcal | 26 g | 4 g | 38 g |
| 1 cup, diced (132 g) | 532 kcal | 30 g | 4 g | 44 g |
| 1 cup, melted (244 g) | 983 kcal | 56 g | 8 g | 81 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheddar cheese?
Cheddar cheese has 403 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 slice (1 oz) (28 g) has about 112.8 calories.
How much protein is in cheddar cheese?
Cheddar cheese contains 22.9 g of protein per 100 g, or about 6.4 g per 1 slice (1 oz).
Is cheddar cheese low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Cheddar cheese has 3.4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is cheddar cheese a good source of protein?
Cheddar cheese provides 22.9 g of protein per 100 g — about 23% of its calories come from protein.
Are these cheddar cheese calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #173414 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
