Irish cheddar
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Boar's Head
Irish cheddar contains 393 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (393 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 2,577,375% of the Daily Value for iodine, 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 14% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 393 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 32.1 g | 41% |
| Saturated fat L | 17.9 g | 89% |
| Cholesterol L | 2.4 mg | 0.8% |
| Sodium L | 643 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 21.4 g | 43% |
| Vitamin A L | 1.7 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.073 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.009 mg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.042 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.35 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.043 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) L | 4.8 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.48 µg | 20% |
| Calcium L | 120 mg | 9% |
| Iron L | 0.032 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium L | 11.3 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus L | 96.7 mg | 8% |
| Potassium L | 153 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 0.41 mg | 4% |
| Copper L | 0.013 mg | 1% |
| Manganese L | 0.006 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium L | 1.6 µg | 3% |
| Iodine L | 3,866,063 µg | 2,577,375% |
% 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
- Protein21.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 25 g)
- Fiber3.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
- Fat32.1 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 32.1 g)
- Saturated fat17.9 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21 g)
- Sodium643 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 700 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 6.8 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 88.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
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 | 393 kcal |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 32.1 g | 32.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | n/a |
| Sodium | 643 mg | 643 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Boar's Head
- Barcode
- 0042421152128
- Quantity
- 7 oz
- Category
- Cheddar cheese
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sharp Cheddar Cheese Great Value | 393 | 21.4 g | 3.6 g | 32.1 g |
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| Onion Balsamico California Artisanal Cheddar Bear State Farms | 393 | 25 g | 0 g | 32.1 g |
| Sharp cheddar cheese Kraft | 393 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 35.7 g |
| Sharp cheddar cheese Sunnyside Farms | 393 | 21.4 g | 3.6 g | 32.1 g |
| New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Giant | 393 | 21.4 g | 3.6 g | 32.1 g |
| Mexican style shredded cheddar jack Kraft | 393 | 21.4 g | 3.6 g | 32.1 g |
| Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Cabot Creamery | 393 | 25 g | 3.6 g | 32.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Irish cheddar?
100 g of Irish cheddar has 393 kcal.
Is Irish cheddar high in protein?
Irish cheddar contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value). 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 Irish cheddar?
Irish cheddar has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Irish cheddar?
Irish cheddar contains 32.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 17.9 g is saturated (89% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Irish cheddar contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (2,577,375% DV), Vitamin B12 (20% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Irish cheddar?
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 June 3, 2026. 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 2755589. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 23, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0042421152128. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 3, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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