NutriDB

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

FDC ID: 173414

Dairy and Egg Products

At a glance

Cheese, cheddar (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) is a high-calorie food in the Dairy and Egg Products category, providing 403 kcal per 100g. Each 100g supplies 22.9g of protein, 33.3g of fat, 3.4g of carbohydrates. It is an especially good source of calcium (55% of the Daily Value), selenium (52% of the Daily Value), vitamin b12 (46% of the Daily Value). All values are per 100g and based on USDA FoodData Central public-domain data.

Energy

403

kcal

Protein

22.9

g

Total Fat

33.3

g

Total Carbohydrate

3.4

g

Dietary Fiber

0

g

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

Cheese, cheddar (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) provides about 403 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

  • Calcium 55%is the main mineral in bones and teeth and aids muscle and nerve function
  • Selenium 52%is part of antioxidant enzymes that protect cells from oxidation
  • Vitamin B12 46%is essential for red blood cell formation and nerve function
  • Protein 46%builds and repairs muscle, organs, enzymes and hormones

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

Who it suits

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

Things to keep in mind

  • !Sodium is high — about 1.7g 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)
Calories403 kcal114 kcal
Protein22.9 g6.5 g
Fat33.3 g9.4 g
Carbs3.4 g1.0 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
Energy403 kcal
20.2%
Water36.75 g
Protein22.87 g
45.7%
Cholesterol99 mg
33.0%
Total Fat33.31 g
42.7%
Total Carbohydrate3.37 g
1.2%
Dietary Fiber0 g
0.0%
Sodium653 mg
28.4%
Potassium76 mg
1.6%
Calcium710 mg
54.6%
Magnesium27 mg
6.4%
Phosphorus455 mg
36.4%
Iron0.14 mg
0.8%
Zinc3.64 mg
33.1%
Copper0.03 mg
3.3%
Manganese0.03 mg
1.2%
Selenium28.50 μg
51.8%
Retinol330 μg
Vitamin A337 μgRAE
37.4%
Vitamin D0.60 μg
3.0%
Vitamin E0.71 mg
4.7%
Vitamin K8.60 μg
7.2%
Thiamin0.03 mg
2.4%
Riboflavin0.43 mg
32.9%
Niacin0.06 mg
0.4%
Vitamin B60.07 mg
3.9%
Vitamin B121.10 μg
45.8%
Folate27 μg
6.8%
Pantothenic Acid0 mg
0.0%
Vitamin C2.40 mg
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Cheese, cheddar (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) has 403 kcal (calories) per 100g.

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

Per 100g, Cheese, cheddar (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) provides 22.9g protein, 33.3g fat, 3.4g carbohydrates.

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

Yes — Cheese, cheddar (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) provides 22.9g of protein per 100g, which makes it a practical protein source.

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

Per 100g, Cheese, cheddar (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) is a notable source of Calcium (about 55% of the Daily Value), Selenium (about 52% of the Daily Value), Vitamin B12 (about 46% of the Daily Value).

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

Cheese, cheddar (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) contains 653mg 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 (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)