British Red Leicester cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Aldi
British Red Leicester cheese contains 401 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 100.0 g (100 g) provides about 401 kcal.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 0.5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (403 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 67% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 57% of the Daily Value for calcium and 43% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 401 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 34 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat L | 21 g | 105% |
| Cholesterol L | 106 mg | 35% |
| Sodium L | 640 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0.5 g | 0.2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars L | 0.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 24 g | 48% |
| Vitamin A L | 267 µg | 30% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.067 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.34 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.041 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.48 mg | 37% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.6 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) L | 40.6 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 1.6 µg | 67% |
| Calcium L | 739 mg | 57% |
| Iron L | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium L | 34.5 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus L | 536 mg | 43% |
| Potassium L | 144 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 3.4 mg | 31% |
| Copper L | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese L | 0.033 mg | 1% |
| Selenium L | 9.2 µg | 17% |
| Iodine L | 27.3 µg | 18% |
% 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 0.5%
- Fat 76%
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
- Protein24 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 24.9 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.1 g)
- Fat34 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 33.7 g)
- Saturated fat21 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.1 g)
- Sodium640 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 680 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water54.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.009 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 92.1 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 54.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Aldi
- Barcode
- 4088600048505
- Quantity
- 400 g
- Label serving
- 100.0 g
- Category
- Red Leicester
- Packaging
- bag,en:mixed-plastic-film-packet
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
cheese (milk), colour: annatto norbixin
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Red leicester sweet and nutty Asda | 403 | 25 g | 0.5 g | 34 g |
| Red Leicester Tesco | 403 | 25 g | 0.1 g | 33.6 g |
| Red Leicester cheese Valley Spire | 403 | 25 g | 0.1 g | 33.6 g |
| Red Leicester Tesco | 403 | 24.5 g | 2.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Red leicester cheese Asda | 403 | 25 g | 0.5 g | 34 g |
| Red leicester Iceland | 403 | 25 g | 0.1 g | 33.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in British Red Leicester cheese?
100 g of British Red Leicester cheese has 401 kcal. Serving, 100.0 g (100 g): about 401 kcal.
Is British Red Leicester cheese high in protein?
British Red Leicester cheese contains 24 g of protein per 100 g (48% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24 g in serving, 100.0 g (100 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 24.9 g).
How many carbs are in British Red Leicester cheese?
British Red Leicester cheese has 0.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in British Red Leicester cheese?
British Red Leicester cheese contains 34 g of fat per 100 g, of which 21 g is saturated (105% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does British Red Leicester cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (67% DV), calcium (57% DV), phosphorus (43% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (37% DV) and zinc (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in British Red Leicester cheese?
100 g contains 640 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated August 22, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 4088600048505. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 22, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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