Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs KERRYGOLD
Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar contains 429 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 ONZ (28 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 0% 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 357 kcal per 100 g across 5,694 products.
100 g provides 41% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 429 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 35.7 g | 46% |
| Saturated fat L | 21.4 g | 107% |
| Cholesterol L | 96 mg | 32% |
| Sodium L | 714 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50% |
| Calcium L | 536 mg | 41% |
% 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%
- Fat 76%
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
- Protein25 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Fat35.7 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 28.6 g)
- Saturated fat21.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17.9 g)
- Sodium714 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.8 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 | 429 kcal | 429 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 35.7 g | 35.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | n/a |
| Sugars | 0 g | n/a |
| Sodium | 714 mg | 714 mg |
Ingredients
PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES & ENZYMES.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar?
100 g of Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar has 429 kcal. 1 ONZ (28 g): about 120 kcal.
Is Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar high in protein?
Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in 1 ONZ (28 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar?
Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar?
Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar contains 35.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 21.4 g is saturated (107% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (41% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar Cheese, Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar?
100 g contains 714 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated September 26, 2022. 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 0767707014296. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 28, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2366487. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 26, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "EXTRA SHARP IRISH CHEDDAR CHEESE, EXTRA SHARP IRISH CHEDDAR". Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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