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How Many Calories in Cheddar Cheese?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 115 kcal | 6.5g |
| 100g | 404 kcal | 22.9g |
A cheddar cheese contains 404 calories per 100g. A typical 1 slice (28g) provides about 113 calories. Cheddar Cheese is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Cheddar Cheese Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (28g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 404 kcal | 113 kcal |
| Protein | 22.9g | 6.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.1g | 0.9g |
| of which Sugars | 0.5g | 0.1g |
| Fat | 33.3g | 9.3g |
| of which Saturates | 18.9g | 5.3g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 653.0mg | 183mg |
| Potassium | 76.0mg | 21mg |
| Calcium | 710.0mg | 199mg |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 330.0µg | 92µg |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 8µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4mg | 0.1mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (46% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fat (43% DV) — an excellent source
- High in calcium (55% DV) — an excellent source
- High in vitamin A (37% DV) — an excellent source
- High in selenium (52% DV) — an excellent source
- High in riboflavin (B2) (31% DV) — an excellent source
- High in saturated fat (94% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- High in sodium (28% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 20% DV
- Protein: 46% DV
- Carbohydrates: 1% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 43% DV
- Saturated fat: 94% DV
- Sodium: 28% DV
- Potassium: 2% DV
- Calcium: 55% DV
- Iron: 1% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 37% DV
- Selenium: 52% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 31% DV
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Does cheddar cheese fit your diet?
High-protein diets
At 22.9g of protein per 100g, cheddar cheese clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.
Low-carb / keto
Cheddar Cheese contains 3.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Moderation note
Cheddar Cheese is relatively energy-dense (404 kcal/100g) with 18.9g of saturated fat per 100g — fine as part of a varied diet, worth weighing rather than eyeballing if you're watching saturated fat intake specifically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in cheddar cheese per 100g?
Cheddar Cheese contains 404 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is cheddar cheese high in calories?
A 1 slice of cheddar cheese (28g) has around 113 calories — roughly 6% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is cheddar cheese good for weight loss?
Cheddar Cheese is fairly calorie-dense at 404 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 slice provides about 113 calories.
How much protein is in cheddar cheese?
Cheddar Cheese contains 22.9g of protein per 100g.
Is cheddar cheese a good source of fibre?
Cheddar Cheese is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does cheddar cheese compare to cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby?
Cheddar Cheese has 404 calories per 100g, close to cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby at 398 — 6 calories more per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is cheddar cheese keto-friendly?
Cheddar Cheese contains 3.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of cheddar cheese for 20g of protein?
With 22.9g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 87g of cheddar cheese to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other dairy closest to cheddar cheese by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar Cheese (this page) | 404 kcal | 22.9g | 3.1g | 33.3g |
| Cheese, Low-sodium, Cheddar or Colby | 398 kcal | 24.4g | 1.9g | 32.6g |
| Cheese, Cheddar, Sharp, Sliced | 410 kcal | 24.2g | 2.1g | 33.8g |
| Protein Supplement, Milk Based, Muscle Milk, Powder | 411 kcal | 45.7g | 18.5g | 17.1g |
| Protein Supplement, Milk Based, Muscle Milk Light, Powder | 396 kcal | 50.0g | 22.0g | 12.0g |
| Cheese, Gruyere | 413 kcal | 29.8g | 0.4g | 32.3g |
| Cheese, Colby | 394 kcal | 23.8g | 2.6g | 32.1g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.