Shredded Cheddar Cheese Nutrition Facts & Calories
Calories in shredded cheddar cheese
100g of shredded cheddar cheese contain about 415 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| standard serving size, tablespoon
| cup
| half cup
For example, a standard serving size of shredded cheddar cheese (29 g) contain about 120 calories.
This is about 6% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Shredded cheddar cheese key facts
The nutrients that matter most in dairy and eggs, per 100 g, compared with whole milk.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Shredded Cheddar Cheese | Whole Milk a common dairy product |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38 g | 3.1 g |
| Calcium | 1253 mg | 101 mg |
| Fat | 27 g | 3.5 g |
- Shredded cheddar cheese has 52% more calories than the typical dairy product on this site (273 kcal per 100 g is the median of dairy).
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Nutrition Facts
Shredded Cheddar CheeseServing size:
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 120 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of standard serving of shredded cheddar cheese is similar to that of, for example:
- 1.5 medium eggs (86 kcal each)
- 1 glass of whole milk (134 kcal)
- 1.5 tablespoons of butter (86 kcal each)
- 1 slice of bread (106 kcal)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about shredded cheddar cheese nutrition.
100g of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Nutrition
- Calories 415
- Carbs Total 3.41 g
- Dietary fiber 0 g
- Fat 27.34 g
- Protein 37.86 g
- Water 25 g
Vitamins
- Vit A 865 IU
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.041 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.352 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 0.287 mg
- Vit B6 0.105 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 0.008 mcg
- Vit E 0.25 mg
- Vit K 0.002 mcg
Minerals
- Potassium 97 mg
- Magnessium 51 mg
- Calcium 1253 mg
- Sodium 1696 mg
- Iron 0.87 mg
Per 100 g, Shredded cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium (96% DV) and an excellent source of protein (76% 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 shredded cheddar cheese?
- Standard serving size of shredded cheddar cheese (29 g)120 kcal
- Tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese (13g)54 kcal
- Cup of shredded cheddar cheese (116g)481 kcal
- Half cup of shredded cheddar cheese (58g)241 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of shredded cheddar cheese118 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.
