Cheddar cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Crystal Farms

Cheddar cheese contains 400 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (396 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 54% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Cheddar cheese by Crystal Farms, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
400kcal per 100 g
25 gprotein
5 gcarbohydrates
35 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 400 kcal
Total fat L 35 g 45%
Saturated fat L 20 g 100%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 100 mg 33%
Sodium L 650 mg 28%
Total carbohydrates L 5 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 25 g 50%
Calcium L 700 mg54%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 100 mg2%

% 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: 23%Carbohydrates: 5%Fat: 72%400kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 23%
  • Carbohydrates 5%
  • Fat 72%

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

Calcium54%Potassium2%Iron0%

Nutritional insights

  • Fat35 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 32.1 g)
  • Saturated fat20 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 21 g)
  • Sodium650 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 706 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal6.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (1)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L20 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 400 kcal400 kcal
Protein 25 g25 g
Carbohydrates 5 g5 g
Fat 35 g35 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 650 mg650 mg

Product details

Brand
Crystal Farms
Barcode
0075925307909
Category
Cheddar cheese
Nutri-Score
D as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (color).

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilkSalt

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0075925307909. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 19, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2479964. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 8, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheddar cheese?

100 g of Cheddar cheese has 400 kcal.

Is Cheddar cheese high in protein?

Cheddar cheese contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 23% of its calories come from protein.

How many carbs are in Cheddar cheese?

Cheddar cheese has 5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Cheddar cheese?

Cheddar cheese contains 35 g of fat per 100 g, of which 20 g is saturated (100% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Cheddar cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (54% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Cheddar cheese?

100 g contains 650 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated June 19, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.