Cheddar Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Melrose
Cheddar Cheese contains 256 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 16.7 g (16.7 g) provides about 43 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 9% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (248 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 32% of the Daily Value for calcium.
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 | 256 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 20.4 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat L | 15.6 g | 78% |
| Trans fat L | 0.6 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 35.9 mg | 12% |
| Sodium L | 1,440 mg | 63% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 4.2 g | |
| Protein L | 13.8 g | 28% |
| Calcium L | 415 mg | 32% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 9%
- Fat 70%
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
- Protein13.8 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fiber1.8 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.59 g)
- Sugars4.2 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.8 g)
- Fat20.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10.2 g)
- Saturated fat15.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.3 g)
- Sodium1,440 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 236 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Melrose
- Barcode
- 6001049111270
- Label serving
- 16.7 g
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 256 kcal. Serving, 16.7 g (16.7 g): about 43 kcal.
Is Cheddar Cheese high in protein?
Cheddar Cheese contains 13.8 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.3 g in serving, 16.7 g (16.7 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in Cheddar Cheese?
Cheddar Cheese has 6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 4.2 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Cheddar Cheese?
Cheddar Cheese contains 20.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15.6 g is saturated (78% 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 (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cheddar Cheese?
100 g contains 1,440 mg of sodium, 63% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated January 17, 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 6001049111270. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated January 17, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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