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Medium cheddar cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 412 kcal —
- Protein 23 g 47%
- Carbohydrate 6.5 g 2%
- Fat 33 g 42%
- Saturated fat 20 g 100%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.1 g —
- Sodium 980 mg 43%
- Cholesterol 115 mg 38%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 337 µg 37%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.71 mg 5%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.37 mg 28%
- Niacin (B3) 0.04 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 10 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 1.6 µg 65%
Minerals
- Calcium 956 mg 74%
- Iron 1.5 mg 9%
- Magnesium 37 mg 9%
- Phosphorus 597 mg 48%
- Potassium 109 mg 2%
- Zinc 4.6 mg 42%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 43.7 µg 79%
Similar foods
- Mild cheddar cheese418 kcal / 100 g
- Old cheddar cheese423 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar cheese403 kcal / 100 g
- Tasty cheddar cheese413 kcal / 100 g
- Marble cheddar cheese428 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar cheese strings330 kcal / 100 g
- Sharp cheddar cheesesliced410 kcal / 100 g
- Extra old cheddar cheese410 kcal / 100 g
- Imitation cheddar cheese239 kcal / 100 g
- English Cheddar cheese416 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Medium cheddar cheese
How much cheddar is a sensible portion?
A few thin slices or a piece about the size of two thumbs—roughly 30 g—is a practical serving. That amount provides 124 kcal and 7 g of protein.
How do you stop cheddar cheese sauce from going grainy?
Make a smooth white sauce first, take it off the heat, then stir in finely grated cheddar a handful at a time. Once the cheese is in, do not let the sauce boil; high heat can make it separate.
Can you freeze cheddar cheese?
Yes. Grate it first, seal it well and freeze it for up to about six months; it may crumble after thawing, so it is best used in cooked dishes. Thaw it overnight in the fridge.
What goes well with medium cheddar?
It works with apple, chutney, pickles and mustard, as well as in cheese toasties, macaroni cheese and a ploughman’s lunch. Its savoury flavour also pairs well with onion in a cheese and onion pasty.
Can you eat the rind on medium cheddar?
Most cheddar is sold with a thin wax or plastic coating, which is not edible and should be removed. If a cheese has a natural rind, follow the cheesemonger’s guidance; cheddar commonly has a protective coating rather than a natural rind.
Is medium cheddar different from mild or old cheddar?
Medium cheddar is aged longer than mild cheddar, giving it a firmer texture and more developed flavour, while old cheddar is aged longer still and tends to taste sharper and more crumbly. The names are not a precise ageing scale shared by every maker.
Does medium cheddar provide much calcium?
Yes. A 30 g portion provides 287 mg of calcium. It is also high in zinc, with 4.6 mg per 100 g.
Can you eat medium cheddar if you are lactose intolerant?
Cheddar is naturally low in lactose because most of the milk sugar drains away with the whey and the rest is used during ageing. The amount can still vary, so people who need to avoid lactose completely should choose a product specifically labelled lactose-free.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7737 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
