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).
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Cheddar
Serving size: handful of cheddar (20 g)
changehandful (20g)slice (18g)cup, shredded (123g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 0.43g
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* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in cheddar
2% CARBS
24% PROTEIN
74% FAT
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:
- 1.5 apples
- 1 glass of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
- 0.5 slice of cheese
- 0.5 slice of bread
- 0.5 glass of milk
- 4 cubes of sugar
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about cheddar nutrition.
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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