Medium cheddar
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Essential Waitrose
Medium cheddar contains 417 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 0% 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 52% of the Daily Value for calcium, 38% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 37% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
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 | 417 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 35 g | 45% |
| Saturated fat L | 21.7 g | 108% |
| Cholesterol L | 102 mg | 34% |
| Sodium L | 720 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 25.3 g | 51% |
| Vitamin A L | 256 µg | 28% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.78 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.43 mg | 33% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.039 mg | 0.2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.48 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.049 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) L | 26 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.88 µg | 37% |
| Calcium L | 675 mg | 52% |
| Iron L | 0.16 mg | 0.9% |
| Magnesium L | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus L | 473 mg | 38% |
| Potassium L | 76 mg | 2% |
| Zinc L | 3.4 mg | 31% |
| Copper L | 0.056 mg | 6% |
| Manganese L | 0.033 mg | 1% |
| Selenium L | 11.1 µg | 20% |
| Iodine L | 37.5 µg | 25% |
% 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
- Protein25.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 25 g)
- Fat35 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 32.1 g)
- Saturated fat21.7 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 21 g)
- Sodium720 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 700 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water37.1 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 | 85 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 37.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Essential Waitrose
- Barcode
- 5000169342770
- Category
- Cheddar cheese
- Packaging
- en:mixed-plastic-film-packet
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
cheddar cheese (milk)
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Mature Cheddar Aldi | 417 | 25 g | 0 g | 35 g |
| Cheddar Cheese, mild Stamford Street Co | 417 | 25.3 g | 1.7 g | 35 g |
| Mature Cheddar Valley Spire | 417 | 25.4 g | 0 g | 34.9 g |
| Mature Cheddar Sainsbury's | 417 | 25.3 g | 0.67 g | 35 g |
| Mild british cheddar Waitrose | 417 | 25.3 g | 0 g | 35 g |
| West Country Vintage Chedder Specially Selected | 417 | 25.3 g | 0 g | 35 g |
| Cheese Xtra Mature Cheddar Tes | 417 | 25.3 g | 0.33 g | 35 g |
| Mature Cheddar Stamford Street Co. | 417 | 25.3 g | 1.7 g | 35 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Medium cheddar?
100 g of Medium cheddar has 417 kcal.
Is Medium cheddar high in protein?
Medium cheddar contains 25.3 g of protein per 100 g (51% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 25 g).
How many carbs are in Medium cheddar?
Medium cheddar has 0 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 Medium cheddar?
Medium cheddar contains 35 g of fat per 100 g, of which 21.7 g is saturated (108% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Medium cheddar contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (52% DV), phosphorus (38% DV), Vitamin B12 (37% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (33% DV) and zinc (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Medium cheddar?
100 g contains 720 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 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
- Open Food Facts, record 5000169342770. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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