Cheddar cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Kraft
Cheddar cheese contains 183 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.25 cup, 28 g (28 g) provides about 51 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 393 kcal per 100 g across 1,071 products.
100 g provides 49% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 183 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 15 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat L | 10 g | 50% |
| Cholesterol L | 89.3 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 283 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.7 g | 0.6% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 10 g | 20% |
| Calcium L | 643 mg | 49% |
% 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 74%
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
- Protein10 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 25 g)
- Fat15 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 32.1 g)
- Saturated fat10 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21 g)
- Sodium283 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 700 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 393 kcal | 183 kcal |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 32.1 g | 15 g |
| Fiber | n/a | 0 g |
| Sugars | n/a | 0 g |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 283 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Kraft
- Barcode
- 0021000055005
- Label serving
- 0.25 cup (28 g)
- Category
- Cheddar cheese
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good & gather sharp cheddar cheese classic shredded Good & Gather | 183 | 10 g | 1.7 g | 13.3 g |
| Good & gather triple cheddar classic shredded marble cheddar Good & Gather | 183 | 10 g | 3.3 g | 15 g |
| Good & gather mild cheddar cheese classic shredded Good & Gather | 183 | 10 g | 3.3 g | 15 g |
| Good & gather mild cheddar cheese finely shredded Good & Gather | 183 | 10 g | 1.7 g | 15 g |
| Mixed Olives With Cheddar Tesco | 174 | 3 g | 0.7 g | 17.1 g |
| Tranchettes cheddar BEL | 197 | 12.8 g | 8 g | 12.8 g |
| Aged white cheddar alfredo Dave's Gourmet | 161 | 3.2 g | 3.2 g | 16.1 g |
| Fat Free Cheddar H-E-B Natural Cheese | 161 | 32.1 g | 10.7 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheddar cheese?
100 g of Cheddar cheese has 183 kcal. Serving, 0.25 cup, 28 g (28 g): about 51 kcal.
Is Cheddar cheese high in protein?
Cheddar cheese contains 10 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.8 g in serving, 0.25 cup, 28 g (28 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 25 g).
How many carbs are in Cheddar cheese?
Cheddar cheese has 1.7 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 15 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10 g is saturated (50% 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 (49% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cheddar cheese?
100 g contains 283 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 16, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2756781. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 23, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0021000055005. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 16, 2025. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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