Red Leicester
Packaged product Mælk og æg Essential Waitrose
Red Leicester contains 411 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 76 % of its calories come from fat, with 24 % from protein and 0,1 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for mælk og æg on FoodFactly (403 kcal per 100 g).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 411 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 34,5 g | 44 % |
| Saturated fat L | 21,5 g | 108 % |
| Sodium L | 720 mg | 31 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0,1 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0,1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 24,9 g | 50 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 24 %
- Carbohydrates 0,1 %
- Fat 76 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Fat34,5 gin the top quarter of mælk og æg (median 33,7 g)
- Saturated fat21,5 gabove the median for mælk og æg (median 21,1 g)
- Sodium720 mgin the top quarter of mælk og æg (median 680 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Essential Waitrose
- Barcode
- 5000169375402
- Category
- Red Leicester
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Red Leicester cheese (milk), colour annattq'
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red leicester Essential Waitrose | 411 | 24,9 g | 0,5 g | 34,5 g |
| Tesco Red Leicester Tesco | 411 | 24,9 g | 0,1 g | 34,5 g |
| Red Leicester with Chipotle and Peppercorn Tesco Finest | 410 | 23,6 g | 1,2 g | 34,5 g |
| Organic Red Leicester Belton Farm | 413 | 23,8 g | 2,8 g | 34,1 g |
| Vintage Red Leicester Snowdonia Cheese Company | 415 | 24,1 g | 1,6 g | 34,4 g |
| British Red Leicester Grated Cheese Valley Spire | 407 | 23,1 g | 5,8 g | 32,3 g |
| Red Leicester Co Op | 416 | 25 g | 0 g | 35 g |
| Red Fox Red Leicester Belton farm | 417 | 24,1 g | 3,4 g | 33,9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Red Leicester?
100 g of Red Leicester has 411 kcal.
Is Red Leicester high in protein?
Red Leicester contains 24,9 g of protein per 100 g (50 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 24 % of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Red Leicester?
Red Leicester has 0,1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0,1 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Red Leicester?
Red Leicester contains 34,5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 21,5 g is saturated (108 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Red Leicester?
100 g contains 720 mg of sodium, 31 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 13. marts 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5000169375402. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 13. marts 2026. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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