NutriDB

Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

FDC ID: 171292

Dairy and Egg Products

At a glance

Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) is a high-calorie food in the Dairy and Egg Products category, providing 316 kcal per 100g. Each 100g supplies 27.4g of protein, 20.4g of fat, 2.7g of carbohydrates. It is an especially good source of selenium (65% of the Daily Value), vitamin b12 (59% of the Daily Value), calcium (59% of the Daily Value). All values are per 100g and based on USDA FoodData Central public-domain data.

Energy

316

kcal

Protein

27.4

g

Total Fat

20.4

g

Total Carbohydrate

2.7

g

Dietary Fiber

0

g

Nutrition profile of Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) provides about 316 kcal per 100g, a high energy density. Nutritionally it is high in protein, high in fat, low in carbohydrates.

Key nutrients and what they do

  • Selenium 65%is part of antioxidant enzymes that protect cells from oxidation
  • Vitamin B12 59%is essential for red blood cell formation and nerve function
  • Calcium 59%is the main mineral in bones and teeth and aids muscle and nerve function
  • Protein 55%builds and repairs muscle, organs, enzymes and hormones

% daily value is per 100g against adult reference intakes.

Who it suits

  • people on plant-based diets or concerned about anemia
  • people focused on bone health, growing children and older adults
  • people building muscle or aiming to preserve muscle mass with age
  • people focused on taste, skin/hair condition and immunity

Things to keep in mind

  • !Sodium is high — about 1.6g of salt equivalent per 100g. Watch portions if you are reducing salt.
  • !Energy density is high, so portion size matters for balance.

This overview is general information based on public nutrition data and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Disclaimer

Nutrition by Serving Size

NutrientPer 100g1 oz (28g)
Calories316 kcal90 kcal
Protein27.4 g7.8 g
Fat20.4 g5.8 g
Carbs2.7 g0.8 g
Fiber0 g0 g

Serving values are converted from the per-100g data (1 oz = 28.35g). Actual portion weights vary.

Daily Value Radar(% of FDA Daily Value)

Nutrient Rankings(top 15 by % Daily Value)

Full Nutrition Facts(per 100g)

NutrientAmount% Daily ValueNotes
Energy316 kcal
15.8%
Water44.29 g
Protein27.35 g
54.7%
Cholesterol76 mg
25.3%
Total Fat20.41 g
26.2%
Total Carbohydrate2.67 g
1.0%
Dietary Fiber0 g
0.0%
Sodium628 mg
27.3%
Potassium63 mg
1.3%
Calcium761 mg
58.5%
Magnesium27 mg
6.4%
Phosphorus520 mg
41.6%
Iron0.12 mg
0.7%
Zinc4.44 mg
40.4%
Copper0.04 mg
4.8%
Manganese0.03 mg
1.3%
Selenium35.80 μg
65.1%
Retinol142 μg
Vitamin A145 μgRAE
16.1%
Vitamin D0.30 μg
1.5%
Vitamin E0.48 mg
3.2%
Thiamin0.02 mg
1.8%
Riboflavin0.40 mg
30.5%
Niacin0.14 mg
0.9%
Vitamin B60.08 mg
4.9%
Vitamin B121.41 μg
58.8%
Folate20 μg
5.0%
Pantothenic Acid0 mg
0.0%
Vitamin C1.50 mg
1.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) per 100g?

Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) has 316 kcal (calories) per 100g.

What are the macros in Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)?

Per 100g, Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) provides 27.4g protein, 20.4g fat, 2.7g carbohydrates.

Is Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) high in protein?

Yes — Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) provides 27.4g of protein per 100g, which makes it a practical protein source.

What vitamins and minerals does Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) provide?

Per 100g, Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) is a notable source of Selenium (about 65% of the Daily Value), Vitamin B12 (about 59% of the Daily Value), Calcium (about 59% of the Daily Value).

Is Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) high in sodium?

Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) contains 628mg of sodium per 100g. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300mg, so portion size matters if you are watching salt intake.

What is the source of this nutrition data for Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)?

These per-100g values come from USDA FoodData Central (public domain).

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Data Source

This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain).

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain)