Whole milk cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Cardenas

Whole milk cheese contains 146 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g) provides about 41 kcal.

Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 15% 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 333 kcal per 100 g across 11,652 products.

100 g provides 22% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

146kcal per 100 g
12.1 gprotein
5.5 gcarbohydrates
8.4 gfat
41kcal in serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 146 kcal
Total fat L 8.4 g 11%
Saturated fat L 5.3 g 26%
Cholesterol L 32 mg 11%
Sodium L 132 mg 6%
Total carbohydrates L 5.5 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0.32 g
Protein L 12.1 g 24%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 286 mg22%
Iron L 0.64 mg4%

% 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: 33%Carbohydrates: 15%Fat: 52%146kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 33%
  • Carbohydrates 15%
  • Fat 52%

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

Calcium22%Iron4%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein12.1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
  • Sugars0.32 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
  • Fat8.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.7 g)
  • Saturated fat5.3 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
  • Sodium132 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal8.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat L0.28 g
Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L0 IU

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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 146 kcal146 kcal
Protein 12.1 g12.1 g
Carbohydrates 5.5 g5.5 g
Fat 8.4 g8.4 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 0.32 g0.32 g
Sodium 132 mg132 mg

Product details

Brand
Cardenas
Barcode
0091155223703
Label serving
1 ONZ (28 g)
Category
Cheeses
Nutri-Score
B as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes & cultures.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilkSalt

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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 Whole milk cheese?

100 g of Whole milk cheese has 146 kcal. Serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g): about 41 kcal.

Is Whole milk cheese high in protein?

Whole milk cheese contains 12.1 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.4 g in serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 21.4 g).

How many carbs are in Whole milk cheese?

Whole milk cheese has 5.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.32 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Whole milk cheese?

Whole milk cheese contains 8.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.3 g is saturated (26% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Whole milk cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Whole milk cheese?

100 g contains 132 mg of sodium, 6% 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 1850975. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0091155223703. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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