Tops, sharp cheddar cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Tops
Tops, sharp cheddar cheese contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 13% 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 337 kcal per 100 g across 10,190 products.
100 g provides 117% of the Daily Value for calcium, 32% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21.4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat L | 11.9 g | 60% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 1,330 mg | 58% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 9.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 4.8 g | |
| Protein L | 14.3 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A L | 286 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 4.8 µg | 24% |
| Calcium L | 1,520 mg | 117% |
| Iron L | 0.95 mg | 5% |
| Potassium L | 190 mg | 4% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 67%
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
- Protein14.3 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars4.8 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.4 g)
- Fat21.4 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 27 g)
- Saturated fat11.9 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium1,330 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 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 | 333 kcal | 286 kcal |
| Protein | 14.3 g | 14.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.5 g | 9.5 g |
| Fat | 23.8 g | 21.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 4.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Sodium | 1,238 mg | 1,330 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
American cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), water, palm oil, whey, modified potato starch, milk protein concentrate, sodium citrate, tricalcium phosphate, salt, enzyme modified cheese (cheddar cheese [milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], water, natural flavors, disodium phosphate), citric acid, sorbic acid as a preservative, lactic acid, annatto (color), oleoresin paprika (color), vitamin d3.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tops, sharp cheddar cheese?
100 g of Tops, sharp cheddar cheese has 286 kcal. Serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g): about 60 kcal.
Is Tops, sharp cheddar cheese high in protein?
Tops, sharp cheddar cheese contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is below the median (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in Tops, sharp cheddar cheese?
Tops, sharp cheddar cheese has 9.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Tops, sharp cheddar cheese?
Tops, sharp cheddar cheese contains 21.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.9 g is saturated (60% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Tops, sharp cheddar cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (117% DV), Vitamin A (32% DV) and Vitamin D (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Tops, sharp cheddar cheese?
100 g contains 1,330 mg of sodium, 58% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2240587. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 2, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0070784010939. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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