Classic Cheddar Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Crystal Farms

Classic Cheddar Cheese contains 405 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 pkg, 42 g (42 g) provides about 170 kcal.

Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 333 kcal per 100 g across 12,820 products.

100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for calcium and 40% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.

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

405kcal per 100 g
23.8 gprotein
2.4 gcarbohydrates
33.3 gfat
170kcal in serving, 1 pkg, 42 g (42 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 405 kcal
Total fat L 33.3 g 43%
Saturated fat L 19 g 95%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 95 mg 32%
Sodium L 643 mg 28%
Total carbohydrates L 2.4 g 0.9%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 23.8 g 48%
Vitamin A L 357 µg40%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 714 mg55%
Iron L 0 mg0%

% 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: 2%Fat: 74%405kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 24%
  • Carbohydrates 2%
  • 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%Vitamin A40%Vitamin C0%Iron0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein23.8 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
  • Fat33.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.3 g)
  • Saturated fat19 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L1,190 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 405 kcal405 kcal
Protein 23.8 g23.8 g
Carbohydrates 2.4 g2.4 g
Fat 33.3 g33.3 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 643 mg643 mg

Product details

Brand
Crystal Farms
Barcode
0075925307152
Label serving
1 PKG (42 g)
Category
Cheeses
Nutri-Score
D as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto color), potato starch and cellulose powder to prevent caking, natamycin (mold inhibitor).

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

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2071059. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0075925307152. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Classic Cheddar Cheese?

100 g of Classic Cheddar Cheese has 405 kcal. Serving, 1 pkg, 42 g (42 g): about 170 kcal.

Is Classic Cheddar Cheese high in protein?

Classic Cheddar Cheese contains 23.8 g of protein per 100 g (48% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in serving, 1 pkg, 42 g (42 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 21.4 g).

How many carbs are in Classic Cheddar Cheese?

Classic Cheddar Cheese has 2.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Classic Cheddar Cheese?

Classic Cheddar Cheese contains 33.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 19 g is saturated (95% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Classic Cheddar Cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (55% DV) and Vitamin A (40% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Classic Cheddar Cheese?

100 g contains 643 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 April 22, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.