Shredded cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Great Value
Shredded cheese contains 161 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/4 cup, 28 g (28 g) provides about 45 kcal.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from protein, with 18% from carbohydrates and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 337 kcal per 100 g across 10,190 products.
100 g provides 52% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 161 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 714 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 7.1 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 32.1 g | 64% |
| Calcium L | 682 mg | 52% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium 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 82%
- Carbohydrates 18%
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
- Protein32.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.4 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 27 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium714 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal19.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 | 357 kcal | 161 kcal |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 32.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 7.1 g |
| Fat | 28.6 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | n/a |
| Sugars | 0 g | n/a |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 714 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Great Value
- Barcode
- 0078742267470
- Quantity
- 8 oz
- Label serving
- 1/4 cup (28 g)
- Category
- Cheeses
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Queso quesadilla cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto color), potato starch and powdered cellulose added to prevent caking, natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Cheese Shredded Lucerne Dairy Farms | 161 | 32.1 g | 7.1 g | 0 g |
| 365 everyday value, whole milk ricotta cheese 365 Everyday Value | 161 | 8.1 g | 3.2 g | 12.9 g |
| Mató bonÀrea | 161 | 9.9 g | 4.2 g | 11.6 g |
| Whole Milk Ricotta Henny Penny | 161 | 9.7 g | 3.2 g | 12.9 g |
| Montchevre, Spreadable Goat Cheese Betin Inc. | 161 | 14.3 g | 3.6 g | 8.9 g |
| Labneh Le Bedouin | 161 | 10.7 g | 7.1 g | 10.7 g |
| Whole milk ricotta cheese Harris Teeter | 161 | 8.1 g | 9.7 g | 11.3 g |
| Hirtenkäse leicht Gut und Günstig | 161 | 17 g | 3 g | 6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shredded cheese?
100 g of Shredded cheese has 161 kcal. Serving, 1/4 cup, 28 g (28 g): about 45 kcal.
Is Shredded cheese high in protein?
Shredded cheese contains 32.1 g of protein per 100 g (64% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9 g in serving, 1/4 cup, 28 g (28 g). About 82% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in Shredded cheese?
Shredded cheese has 7.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Shredded cheese?
Shredded cheese contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Shredded cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (52% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Shredded cheese?
100 g contains 714 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 3, 2025. 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 2755473. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 23, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0078742267470. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 3, 2025. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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