Cheddar: calories and nutrition facts
Cheddar has 399 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Portion (30 g), has 120 kcal.
- Calories
- 399 kcal
- Protein
- 24.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 1.2 g
- Fat
- 32.6 g
Per 100 g
Cheddar: how many calories?
Cheddar has 399 kcal per 100 g, with 24.7 g protein, 1.2 g carbs and 32.6 g fat. A 30 g serving (1 Portion) has 120 kcal. That is more than the average for Dairy (210 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein25%
- Carbohydrates1%
- Fat74%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 120 kcal
- Protein
- 7.4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 0.4 g
- Fat
- 9.8 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 399 kcal | 120 kcal |
| Fat | 32.6 g | 9.8 g |
| of which saturated fat | 20.1 g | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.2 g | 0.4 g |
| of which sugars | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 24.7 g | 7.4 g |
| Sodium | 707 mg | 212 mg |
| Water | 36.4 g | 10.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 739 mg | 222 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 24 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 9 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(399 kcal) | 20% |
| Fat(32.6 g) | 47% |
| of which saturated fat(20.1 g) | 101% |
| Carbohydrates(1.2 g) | 0% |
| of which sugars(0.2 g) | 0% |
| Protein(24.7 g) | 49% |
| Salt(1.77 g) | 29% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High protein (at least 20% of calories)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
Cheddar: frequently asked questions
Cheddar: how many calories per serving?
A 30 g serving (1 Portion) has 120 kcal.
Cheddar: how much protein?
Cheddar contains 24.7 g of protein per 100 g, 49% of the 50 g reference intake.
Cheddar: how much fibre?
Cheddar provides 0 g of fibre per 100 g, 0% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Cheddar: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 25 g of this food.
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