Cheddar Nutrition Facts & Calories
Calories in cheddar
100g of cheddar contain about 410 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| handful
| slice
| cup, shredded
For example, a handful of cheddar (20 g) contain about 82 calories.
This is about 4% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Cheddar key facts
The nutrients that matter most in dairy and eggs, per 100 g, compared with whole milk.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Cheddar | Whole Milk a common dairy product |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g | 3.1 g |
| Calcium | 711 mg | 101 mg |
| Fat | 34 g | 3.5 g |
- Cheddar has 50% more calories than the typical dairy product on this site (273 kcal per 100 g is the median of dairy).
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
CheddarServing size:
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 82 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of handful of cheddar is similar to that of, for example:
- 1 medium egg (86 kcal)
- 0.5 glass of whole milk (134 kcal)
- 1 tablespoon of butter (86 kcal)
- 1 slice of bread (106 kcal)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about cheddar nutrition.
100g of Cheddar
Nutrition
- Calories 410
- Carbs Total 2.13 g
- Dietary fiber 0 g
- Fat 33.82 g
- Protein 24.25 g
- Water 36.15 g
Vitamins
- Vit A 994 IU
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.027 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.434 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 0.039 mg
- Vit B6 0.075 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 0.027 mcg
- Vit E 0.78 mg
- Vit K 0.002 mcg
Minerals
- Potassium 76 mg
- Phosphorus 2.4 mg
- Magnessium 27 mg
- Calcium 711 mg
- Sodium 644 mg
- Iron 0.16 mg
- Zink 2.4 mg
Per 100 g, Cheddar is an excellent source of calcium (55% DV) and an excellent source of protein (49% DV).
Calcium is needed for bones and teeth and for muscle and nerve function. The FDA Daily Value is 1,300 mg.
How many calories are in cheddar?
- Handful of cheddar (20g)82 kcal
- Slice of cheddar (18g)74 kcal
- Cheddar cup, shredded (123g)504 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of cheddar116 kcal
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About the data
Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.
Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.
