Red Leicester
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Amber Valley
Red Leicester contains 429 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28 g, 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 122 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (403 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 27% of the Daily Value for calcium and 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
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 | 429 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 32.1 g | 41% |
| Saturated fat L | 21.4 g | 107% |
| Trans fat L | 1.8 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 580 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50% |
| Vitamin A L | 214 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 357 mg | 27% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 72%
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 24.9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.1 g)
- Fat32.1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 33.7 g)
- Saturated fat21.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 21.1 g)
- Sodium580 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 680 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Amber Valley
- Barcode
- 0216428106150
- Label serving
- 28 g (1 oz)
- Category
- Red Leicester
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Pasteurized cow's milk, enzymes, salt natural cultures, annatto, rennet, dairy cultures.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Milk
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage red Fox Lidl | 429 | 24.2 g | 3.3 g | 35.2 g |
| Organic red leicester ASDA | 433 | 24 g | 1.8 g | 37 g |
| Red Fox Aged Red Leicester Belton Farm | 425 | 24.4 g | 2.7 g | 35.2 g |
| Vintage red Leicester cheese Tesco | 425 | 24.5 g | 3 g | 35 g |
| Red Fox vintage red leicester Asda | 423 | 24 g | 2.8 g | 35 g |
| Red Leicester Cheese Morrison | 419 | 23 g | 1.8 g | 35 g |
| Red Fox Red Leicester Belton farm | 417 | 24.1 g | 3.4 g | 33.9 g |
| Red Leicester Co Op | 416 | 25 g | 0 g | 35 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Red Leicester?
100 g of Red Leicester has 429 kcal. Serving, 28 g, 1 oz (28.4 g): about 122 kcal.
Is Red Leicester high in protein?
Red Leicester contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.1 g in serving, 28 g, 1 oz (28.4 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 24.9 g).
How many carbs are in Red Leicester?
Red Leicester has 3.6 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 Red Leicester?
Red Leicester contains 32.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 21.4 g is saturated (107% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Red Leicester contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (27% DV) and Vitamin A (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Red Leicester?
100 g contains 580 mg of sodium, 25% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated July 13, 2019. 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 0216428106150. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 13, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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