Cheese (cheddar) nutrition facts
100 grams of cheese, cheddar contain 403 calories, 23 g of protein, 3.4 g of carbohydrates and 33 g of fat. It is an excellent source of calcium (55% DV), selenium (52% DV), protein (46% DV) and vitamin B12 (46% DV). Most of its calories (74%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 653 mg per 100 g.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Calcium55%
- Selenium52%
- Protein46%
- Vitamin B1246%
- Vitamin A37%
- Phosphorus36%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 337 µg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.43 mg | 33% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.06 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.41 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 27 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 µg | 46% |
| Choline | 16.5 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 710 mg | 55% |
| Iron | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 455 mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 3.64 mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.03 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 28.5 µg | 52% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 18.9 g | 95% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.39 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.94 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 36.8 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other dairy and egg products
| Per 100 g | Cheese (cheddar) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 | 218 | +85% |
| Protein | 22.9 g | 13.5 g | +69% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.37 g | 11.7 g | -71% |
| Total fat | 33.3 g | 13 g | +156% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.27 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 0.48 g | 9.04 g | -95% |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 405 mg | +61% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173414. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.