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Cheddar cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 403 kcal —
- Protein 23 g 46%
- Carbohydrate 3.4 g 1%
- Fat 33 g 43%
- Saturated fat 19 g 94%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.5 g —
- Sodium 653 mg 28%
- Cholesterol 99 mg 33%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 337 µg 37%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.6 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.71 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 2.4 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.43 mg 33%
- Niacin (B3) 0.06 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.41 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 27 µg 7%
- Vitamin B12 1.1 µg 46%
- Choline 16.5 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 710 mg 55%
- Iron 0.14 mg 1%
- Magnesium 27 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 455 mg 36%
- Potassium 76 mg 2%
- Zinc 3.6 mg 33%
- Copper 0.03 mg 3%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 28.5 µg 52%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 403 | 23 g | 3.4 g | 33 g |
| 1 × cup, diced | 132 g | 532 | 30 g | 4.4 g | 44 g |
| 1 × cup, melted | 244 g | 983 | 56 g | 8.2 g | 81 g |
| 1 × cup, shredded | 113 g | 455 | 26 g | 3.8 g | 38 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 114 | 6.5 g | 1 g | 9.4 g |
| 1 × cubic inch | 17 g | 69 | 3.9 g | 0.6 g | 5.7 g |
| 1 × slice (1 oz) | 28 g | 113 | 6.4 g | 0.9 g | 9.3 g |
| 2 × cup, diced | 264 g | 1064 | 60 g | 8.9 g | 88 g |
| ½ × cup, diced | 66 g | 266 | 15 g | 2.2 g | 22 g |
| 3 × cup, diced | 396 g | 1596 | 91 g | 13 g | 132 g |
| 4 × cup, diced | 528 g | 2128 | 121 g | 18 g | 176 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
- Cheddar cheese strings330 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar hard cheese389 kcal / 100 g
- Cheshire cheese387 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar processed cheese loafprocessed product254 kcal / 100 g
- Edam cheese357 kcal / 100 g
- Gouda cheese356 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Cheddar cheese
How much Cheddar is a sensible portion?
A slice about the size of a matchbox, roughly 28 g, is a handy portion for a sandwich or snack. That gives you 199 mg of calcium and 6.4 g of protein.
What is the difference between mild and mature Cheddar?
Mature Cheddar is aged longer, so it usually tastes sharper and more savoury; mild Cheddar is softer in flavour and often melts more gently. Ageing changes flavour and texture, not just the colour.
How do you stop Cheddar sauce turning grainy?
Grate the cheese finely and take the white sauce off the heat before stirring it in a handful at a time. Keep stirring until melted, and don’t let the sauce boil afterwards.
Can you freeze Cheddar cheese?
Yes. Grate it first, pack it airtight and freeze it for up to about three months; it may become crumbly after thawing, so use it in toasties, pasta or cooking rather than on a cheeseboard.
What goes well with Cheddar?
Cheddar pairs especially well with apple, onion chutney, mustard and pickles. Use it in Welsh rarebit, macaroni cheese, cheese scones or a ploughman’s lunch.
Can you use another cheese instead of Cheddar in a recipe?
For a similar firm, savoury cheese, try Cheshire or a young Gouda; both grate and melt well. Cheshire is milder and less rich, with 387 kcal per 100 g compared with 403 kcal in Cheddar.
Is Cheddar a good source of calcium?
Yes. A 28 g slice provides 199 mg of calcium, so even a modest serving contributes a useful amount.
Does Cheddar contain much salt?
Cheddar can be quite salty: a 28 g slice contains 183 mg of sodium. Its strong flavour means a little grated over a dish can go a long way.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173414 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
