Light Old Cheddar
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Light Old Cheddar contains 300 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 cm cube, 30 g (30 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 393 kcal per 100 g across 884 products.
100 g provides 58% 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 | 300 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat L | 11.7 g | 58% |
| Trans fat L | 0.67 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 66.7 mg | 22% |
| Sodium L | 800 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 30 g | 60% |
| Calcium L | 750 mg | 58% |
| Iron L | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Potassium L | 66.7 mg | 1% |
% 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 38%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 57%
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
- Protein30 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 24.4 g)
- Fat20 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 32.1 g)
- Saturated fat11.7 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 20.5 g)
- Sodium800 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 679 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Selection
- Barcode
- 0059749942768
- Label serving
- 3 cm cube (30 g)
- Category
- Cheddar cheese
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| low fat old cheddar cheese no name | 300 | 30 g | 3.3 g | 16.7 g |
| Old Cheddar Compliments | 300 | 30 g | 0 g | 20 g |
| Light cheddar cheese western family | 300 | 30 g | 3.3 g | 16.7 g |
| Marble Cheddar - Light No Name | 300 | 30 g | 3.3 g | 16.7 g |
| Grated Extra Mature Cheddar Co Op | 300 | 25 g | 2 g | 22 g |
| Cheddar Style Shreds Silk | 300 | 3.3 g | 20 g | 23.3 g |
| old cheddar cheese no name | 300 | 30 g | 3.3 g | 16.7 g |
| medium cheddar cheese no name | 300 | 30 g | 3.3 g | 16.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Light Old Cheddar?
100 g of Light Old Cheddar has 300 kcal. Serving, 3 cm cube, 30 g (30 g): about 90 kcal.
Is Light Old Cheddar high in protein?
Light Old Cheddar contains 30 g of protein per 100 g (60% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9 g in serving, 3 cm cube, 30 g (30 g). About 38% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 24.4 g).
How many carbs are in Light Old Cheddar?
Light Old Cheddar has 3.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Light Old Cheddar?
Light Old Cheddar contains 20 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.7 g is saturated (58% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Light Old Cheddar contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (58% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Light Old Cheddar?
100 g contains 800 mg of sodium, 35% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated August 27, 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 0059749942768. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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