Calories in Cheese fondue
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Cheese fondue contains 276 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (13 g) provides about 36 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dips, gravies, other sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 163 kcal per 100 g across 59 foods.
100 g provides 49% of the Daily Value for calcium, 45% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 32% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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 | 276 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 21.2 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat C | 12.4 g | 62% |
| Cholesterol C | 68 mg | 23% |
| Sodium C | 303 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2 g | 0.7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.53 g | |
| Protein C | 19.3 g | 39% |
| Vitamin A C | 188 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.4 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.032 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.053 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.1 µg | 45% |
| Choline C | 10.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 639 mg | 49% |
| Iron C | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 401 mg | 32% |
| Potassium C | 85 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 2.8 mg | 25% |
| Copper C | 0.032 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 15.2 µg | 28% |
% 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 69%
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
- Protein19.3 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 0.3 g)
- Sugars0.53 gin the lowest quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 2 g)
- Fat21.2 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 13.3 g)
- Saturated fat12.4 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium303 mgin the lowest quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 541 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.97 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.58 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.39 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.51 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.6 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 2.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.006 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 31 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 186 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 55 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 1 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe | 237 | 12.8 g | 5.5 g | 18.2 g |
| Ranch dip, yogurt based | 195 | 8.5 g | 4.1 g | 16.1 g |
| Vegetable dip, yogurt based | 191 | 8.2 g | 3.8 g | 16 g |
| Chipotle dip, yogurt based | 189 | 7.9 g | 3.3 g | 16 g |
| Alfredo sauce with meat | 171 | 6.5 g | 1.4 g | 15.3 g |
| Alfredo sauce with poultry | 156 | 6.9 g | 1.4 g | 13.6 g |
| Sauce, cheese, ready-to-serve | 174 | 6.7 g | 6.8 g | 13.3 g |
| Spinach dip, yogurt based | 159 | 7 g | 3.6 g | 13 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese fondue?
100 g of cheese fondue has 276 kcal. 1 tablespoon (13 g): about 36 kcal.
Is cheese fondue high in protein?
Cheese fondue contains 19.3 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.5 g in 1 tablespoon (13 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dips, gravies, other sauces, that is among the highest quarter (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in cheese fondue?
Cheese fondue has 2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.53 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese fondue?
Cheese fondue contains 21.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12.4 g is saturated (62% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese fondue contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (49% DV), Vitamin B12 (45% DV), phosphorus (32% DV), selenium (28% DV) and zinc (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese fondue?
100 g contains 303 mg of sodium, 13% 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 2705791. 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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