Cheddar is a firm, aged cheese with a sharp, rich flavor that deepens as it matures. It is one of the most widely consumed cheeses, eaten on its own, in sandwiches, and melted in cooking.
Nutritionally, cheddar is concentrated in protein, fat, and calcium. Per 100 g it provides about 408 kcal, 2.4 g of carbohydrates, 23.3 g of protein, and 34 g of fat, with 654 mg of sodium and 707 mg of calcium.
Cheddar is calorie-dense, so small portions add many calories. For accurate tracking, weigh or slice the cheese, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Cheddar Cheese?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 oz serving (about 28 g) provides roughly 114 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
408 kcal
2.4 g
23.3 g
34 g
1 oz
28 g
114.2 kcal
0.7 g
6.5 g
9.5 g
1 slice
21 g
85.7 kcal
0.5 g
4.9 g
7.1 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
408 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1710 kJ
Protein
23.3 g
Carbohydrates
2.44 g
Fat
34 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sugars
0.33 g
Saturated fat
19.2 g
Trans fat
1.14 g
Cholesterol
100 mg
Sodium
654 mg
Calcium
707 mg
Potassium
77 mg
Magnesium
26.8 mg
Iron
0.16 mg
Zinc
3.67 mg
Vitamin B1
0.029 mg
Vitamin B2
0.441 mg
Vitamin B3
0.052 mg
Vitamin B5
0.413 mg
Vitamin B6
0.069 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
21 µg
Vitamin B12
1.06 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
316 µg
Retinol
316 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.75 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
2.4 µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4)
9.3 µg
Questions and answers
Cheddar Cheese nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in cheddar cheese?
Cheddar provides about 408 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 oz serving (about 28 g) provides roughly 114 calories.
Is cheddar high in calcium?
Yes. Cheddar provides about 707 mg of calcium per 100 g.
Is cheddar high in fat?
Cheddar provides about 34 g of fat per 100 g, along with 23.3 g of protein.
