Calories in Cheese ball
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
Cheese ball contains 441 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 66 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from fat, with 16% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in cheese on FoodFactly, where the median is 340 kcal per 100 g across 35 foods.
100 g provides 36% of the Daily Value for selenium, 31% of the Daily Value for copper and 30% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 441 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 38.9 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat C | 14.6 g | 73% |
| Cholesterol C | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium C | 554 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 1.7 g | |
| Protein C | 17.9 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 201 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.68 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.31 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 34 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.63 µg | 26% |
| Choline C | 27.4 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 391 mg | 30% |
| Iron C | 0.62 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 48 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus C | 351 mg | 28% |
| Potassium C | 194 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2.7 mg | 25% |
| Copper C | 0.28 mg | 31% |
| Selenium C | 19.8 µg | 36% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 79%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein17.9 gbelow the median for cheese (median 22.1 g)
- Fiber1.2 gin the top quarter of cheese (median 0 g)
- Sugars1.7 gbelow the median for cheese (median 1.8 g)
- Fat38.9 gin the top quarter of cheese (median 23.4 g)
- Saturated fat14.6 gabove the median for cheese (median 14 g)
- Sodium554 mgin the lowest quarter of cheese (median 819 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water35.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 11.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.43 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.36 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.55 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.63 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 2.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 7.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.044 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.089 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.014 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 201 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 35.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 34 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar cheese | 403 | 22.9 g | 3.4 g | 33.3 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D | 371 | 18.1 g | 3.7 g | 31.8 g |
| Cheese, cheddar, sharp, sliced | 410 | 24.3 g | 2.1 g | 33.8 g |
| Cheese, monterey jack, solid | 391 | 22.6 g | 1.9 g | 32.6 g |
| Cheese, NFS | 381 | 20.7 g | 4.3 g | 31.3 g |
| Cheese, American, restaurant | 375 | 17.5 g | 6.4 g | 31.1 g |
| Cheese, Colby Jack | 393 | 23.2 g | 2.2 g | 32.4 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, American, fortified with vitamin D | 366 | 18.1 g | 4.8 g | 30.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese ball?
100 g of cheese ball has 441 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 66 kcal. 1 cubic inch (16.6 g): about 73 kcal.
Is cheese ball high in protein?
Cheese ball contains 17.9 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.7 g in 1 tablespoon (15 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cheese, that is below the median (median 22.1 g).
How many carbs are in cheese ball?
Cheese ball has 4.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese ball?
Cheese ball contains 38.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14.6 g is saturated (73% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese ball contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (36% DV), copper (31% DV), calcium (30% DV), phosphorus (28% DV) and Vitamin B12 (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese ball?
100 g contains 554 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705781. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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