Red Leicester
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Co Op
Red Leicester contains 416 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 30 g (30 g) provides about 125 kcal.
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 (403 kcal per 100 g).
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 | 416 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 35 g | 45% |
| Saturated fat L | 22 g | 110% |
| Sodium L | 708 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 g | 50% |
% 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).
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)
- Fat35 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 33.7 g)
- Saturated fat22 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.1 g)
- Sodium708 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 680 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Co Op
- Barcode
- 5000129316100
- Quantity
- 240 g
- Label serving
- 1 portion (30 g)
- 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
Red Leicester Vegetarian Cheese (Milk), Colour (Beta-carotene).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Fox Red Leicester Belton farm | 417 | 24.1 g | 3.4 g | 33.9 g |
| Vintage Red Leicester Snowdonia Cheese Company | 415 | 24.1 g | 1.6 g | 34.4 g |
| Red Leicester Cheese Morrison | 419 | 23 g | 1.8 g | 35 g |
| Organic Red Leicester Belton Farm | 413 | 23.8 g | 2.8 g | 34.1 g |
| Tesco Red Leicester Tesco | 411 | 24.9 g | 0.1 g | 34.5 g |
| Red leicester Essential Waitrose | 411 | 24.9 g | 0.5 g | 34.5 g |
| Red Leicester Essential Waitrose | 411 | 24.9 g | 0.1 g | 34.5 g |
| Red Leicester with Chipotle and Peppercorn Tesco Finest | 410 | 23.6 g | 1.2 g | 34.5 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 416 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 30 g (30 g): about 125 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 7.5 g in serving, 1 portion, 30 g (30 g). About 24% 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 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 Red Leicester?
Red Leicester contains 35 g of fat per 100 g, of which 22 g is saturated (110% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Red Leicester?
100 g contains 708 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 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5000129316100. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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