Calories in Cheddar cheese

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Cheddar cheese contains 403 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g) provides about 113 kcal.

Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.

100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for calcium, 52% of the Daily Value for selenium and 46% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.

403kcal per 100 g
22.9 gprotein
3.4 gcarbohydrates
33.3 gfat
113kcal in 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 403 kcal
Total fat M 33.3 g 43%
Saturated fat C 18.9 g 94%
Cholesterol M 99 mg 33%
Sodium M 653 mg 28%
Total carbohydrates C 3.4 g 1%
Dietary fiber ? 0 g 0%
Total sugars ? 0.48 g
Protein M 22.9 g 46%
Vitamin A C 337 µg37%
Vitamin C ? 0 mg0%
Vitamin D ? 0.6 µg3%
Vitamin E M 0.71 mg5%
Vitamin K M 2.4 µg2%
Thiamin (B1) M 0.029 mg2%
Riboflavin (B2) M 0.43 mg33%
Niacin (B3) M 0.059 mg0.4%
Pantothenic acid (B5) M 0.41 mg8%
Vitamin B6 M 0.066 mg4%
Folate (B9) C 27 µg7%
Vitamin B12 M 1.1 µg46%
Choline ? 16.5 mg3%
Calcium M 710 mg55%
Iron M 0.14 mg0.8%
Magnesium M 27 mg6%
Phosphorus M 455 mg36%
Potassium M 76 mg2%
Zinc M 3.6 mg33%
Copper M 0.03 mg3%
Manganese M 0.027 mg1%
Selenium M 28.5 µg52%

% 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: 3%Fat: 74%403kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 23%
  • Carbohydrates 3%
  • 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

Calcium55%Selenium52%Vitamin B1246%Vitamin A37%Phosphorus36%Zinc33%Riboflavin (B2)33%Pantothenic acid (B5)8%Folate (B9)7%Magnesium6%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein22.9 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
  • Sugars0.48 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
  • Fat33.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
  • Saturated fat18.9 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
  • Sodium653 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water36.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat ?9.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat ?0.94 g
Sugars and starch (6)
Sucrose M0 g
Glucose M0.26 g
Fructose M0 g
Lactose M0.12 g
Maltose M0 g
Galactose M0.1 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan M0.55 g
Threonine M1 g
Isoleucine M1.2 g
Leucine M1.9 g
Lysine M1 g
Methionine M0.55 g
Cystine M0.12 g
Phenylalanine M1.1 g
Tyrosine M1.1 g
Valine M1.4 g
Arginine M0.55 g
Histidine M0.55 g
Alanine M0.75 g
Aspartic acid M1.7 g
Glutamic acid M4.7 g
Glycine M0.55 g
Proline M2.5 g
Serine M0.78 g
Individual fatty acids (45)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M0.01 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M0.001 g
ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M0.11 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ?1.2 g
SFA 4:0 M0.63 g
SFA 6:0 M0.54 g
SFA 8:0 M0.34 g
SFA 10:0 M0.82 g
SFA 12:0 M0.94 g
SFA 14:0 M3 g
SFA 16:0 M8.6 g
SFA 18:0 M3.4 g
SFA 20:0 M0.048 g
MUFA 18:1 ?7.4 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0.11 g
PUFA 20:4 M0.053 g
SFA 22:0 M0.015 g
MUFA 14:1 M0.3 g
MUFA 16:1 ?0.5 g
PUFA 18:4 M0 g
MUFA 20:1 M0.065 g
MUFA 22:1 ?0.001 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M0.017 g
SFA 15:0 M0.32 g
SFA 17:0 M0.19 g
SFA 24:0 M0.008 g
TFA 16:1 t M0.1 g
TFA 18:1 t M0.82 g
TFA 22:1 t M0 g
TFA 18:2 t not further defined M0.21 g
PUFA 18:2 CLAs M0.17 g
MUFA 24:1 c M0.001 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M0.007 g
MUFA 16:1 c M0.4 g
MUFA 18:1 c M6.6 g
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M0.79 g
MUFA 22:1 c M0.001 g
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M0.003 g
MUFA 17:1 M0.059 g
PUFA 20:3 ?0.037 g
MUFA 15:1 M0 g
PUFA 20:3 n-3 M0.001 g
PUFA 20:3 n-6 M0.036 g
PUFA 18:3i M0.002 g
PUFA 22:4 M0.009 g
Carotenoids (15)
Beta-carotene I85 µg
Lycopene I0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin I0 µg
Retinol M330 µg
Carotene, alpha I0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I24 IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I0.6 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta I0 µg
Tocopherol, beta M0 mg
Tocopherol, gamma M0 mg
Tocopherol, delta M0 mg
Tocotrienol, alpha M0 mg
Tocotrienol, beta M0 mg
Tocotrienol, gamma M0 mg
Tocotrienol, delta M0 mg
Other components (14)
Water ?36.8 g
Alcohol ?0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash M3.7 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy ?1,684 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C1,242 IU
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M8.6 µg
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M0 µg
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food M27 µg
Betaine M0.7 mg
Vitamin E, added Z0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added Z0 µg

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: SR Legacy.

Per 100 g USDA FoundationUSDA FNDDS
Calories 408 kcal409 kcal
Protein 23.3 g23.3 g
Carbohydrates 2.4 g2.4 g
Fat 34 g34 g
Fiber n/a0 g
Sugars 0.33 g0.33 g
Sodium 654 mg654 mg

Other forms of Cheddar cheese

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, lactose reduced 74 12.4 g 3.2 g 1 g
Cheese, parmesan, low sodium 451 41.6 g 3.7 g 30 g
Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, with vegetables 67 10.9 g 3 g 1 g
Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 280 27.5 g 3.1 g 17.1 g
Cheese, monterey, low fat 313 28.2 g 0.7 g 21.6 g
Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, no sodium added 72 12.4 g 2.7 g 1 g
Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium 376 22.2 g 1.6 g 31.2 g
Cheese, swiss, low sodium 374 28.4 g 3.4 g 27.4 g
Cheese, swiss, low fat 179 28.4 g 3.4 g 5.1 g
Cheese, muenster, low fat 271 24.7 g 3.5 g 17.6 g
Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat 141 31.7 g 3.5 g 0 g
Cheese, cottage, with vegetables 95 10.9 g 3 g 4.2 g

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

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol 390 25 g 1 g 32 g
Imitation cheese 390 25 g 1 g 32 g
Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese 373 21.4 g 4.6 g 30 g
Queso cotija 351 23.8 g 2.7 g 27.2 g
Cheese ball 441 17.9 g 4.8 g 38.9 g
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk 334 16.2 g 1 g 28.8 g
Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss 323 21.9 g 4.5 g 24.1 g
Cheese food, cold pack, American 331 19.7 g 8.3 g 24.5 g

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

Compare: Cheddar cheese vs Mozzarella, whole milk

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cheddar cheese?

100 g of cheddar cheese has 403 kcal. 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g): about 113 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17 g): about 69 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 114 kcal.

Is cheddar cheese high in protein?

Cheddar cheese contains 22.9 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.4 g in 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).

How many carbs are in cheddar cheese?

Cheddar cheese has 3.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.48 g of sugars.

How much fat is in cheddar cheese?

Cheddar cheese contains 33.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 18.9 g is saturated (94% 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 (55% DV), selenium (52% DV), Vitamin B12 (46% DV), Vitamin A (37% DV) and phosphorus (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in cheddar cheese?

100 g contains 653 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 173414. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Source description: "Cheese, cheddar (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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