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Cheddar cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
nonfat or fat free
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 157 kcal —
- Protein 32 g 64%
- Carbohydrate 7.1 g 3%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 1000 mg 43%
- Cholesterol 18 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 60 µg 7%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.06 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0.6 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.22 mg 17%
- Niacin (B3) 0.05 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 11 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.49 µg 20%
- Choline 15.4 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 893 mg 69%
- Iron 0 mg 0%
- Magnesium 16 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 484 mg 39%
- Potassium 66 mg 1%
- Zinc 1.8 mg 17%
- Copper 0.02 mg 2%
- Selenium 14.5 µg 26%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 157 | 32 g | 7.1 g | 0 g |
| 1 × serving | 28 g | 44 | 9 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| 2 × serving | 56 g | 88 | 18 g | 4 g | 0 g |
| ½ × serving | 14 g | 22 | 4.5 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| 3 × serving | 84 g | 132 | 27 g | 6 g | 0 g |
| 4 × serving | 112 g | 176 | 36 g | 8 g | 0 g |
Similar foods
- Sharp cheddar cheesesliced410 kcal / 100 g
- Mild cheddar cheese418 kcal / 100 g
- Old cheddar cheese423 kcal / 100 g
- Medium cheddar cheese412 kcal / 100 g
- Imitation cheddar cheese239 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar processed cheese slicesprocessed product, fat free150 kcal / 100 g
- American cheesenonfat or fat free126 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar or colby cheeselow fat173 kcal / 100 g
- Cheshire cheese387 kcal / 100 g
- Swiss cheesenonfat or fat free127 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Cheddar cheese
How do you stop Cheddar becoming stringy in a cheese sauce?
Grate it finely and stir it in off the heat, a handful at a time. Boiling the sauce after adding Cheddar can make the cheese separate and turn oily.
Can you freeze Cheddar cheese?
Yes. Grate it first, pack it airtight and freeze it; use it straight from frozen in sauces, toasties or bakes. A whole block can become crumbly after thawing.
How should you store Cheddar after opening it?
Wrap the cut face in waxed or baking paper, then keep the cheese in an airtight container in the fridge. Rewrap it after each use so the surface does not dry out or pick up other smells.
What dishes use Cheddar besides cheese on toast?
It is a classic choice for Welsh rarebit, macaroni cheese and cheese scones. It also melts well over jacket potatoes and into a savoury crumble topping.
What can you use instead of Cheddar in macaroni cheese?
Use Lancashire for a similarly savoury melt, or Red Leicester for a milder, slightly sweeter sauce. A little Parmesan adds a sharper, saltier note, but it does not melt as smoothly on its own.
How do you choose between mild and mature Cheddar?
Mild Cheddar has a softer flavour and is easy to melt into sauces; mature Cheddar tastes sharper and stands out more in sandwiches or on a cheeseboard. For a sauce, combine the two for flavour without an overpowering bite.
How much Cheddar is a typical portion?
A portion is about 28 g, roughly a matchbox-sized piece or a small handful of grated cheese. That amount provides 9 g of protein.
Is Cheddar safe for a young child to eat?
Cut it into thin strips or finely grate it rather than serving a firm cube, which can be difficult for a young child to chew safely. Stay with the child while they eat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171295 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
