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Mild cheddar cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 418 kcal —
- Protein 23 g 47%
- Carbohydrate 10 g 4%
- Fat 32 g 41%
- Saturated fat 21 g 103%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.1 g —
- Sodium 784 mg 34%
- Cholesterol 110 mg 37%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 330 µg 37%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.71 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 2.4 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.34 mg 26%
- Niacin (B3) 0.06 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.41 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 3%
- Biotin (B7) 2 µg 7%
- Folate (B9) 9 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 1.5 µg 62%
- Choline 16.5 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 800 mg 62%
- Iron 1.3 mg 7%
- Magnesium 31 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 512 mg 41%
- Potassium 83 mg 2%
- Zinc 3.9 mg 36%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 34.4 µg 63%
- Iodine 3.9 µg 3%
Similar foods
- Medium cheddar cheese412 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar cheese403 kcal / 100 g
- Old cheddar cheese423 kcal / 100 g
- Marble cheddar cheese428 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar cheese strings330 kcal / 100 g
- Imitation cheddar cheese239 kcal / 100 g
- Sharp cheddar cheesesliced410 kcal / 100 g
- Plain cheddar cheesenatural403 kcal / 100 g
- Tasty cheddar cheese413 kcal / 100 g
- English Cheddar cheese416 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Mild cheddar cheese
How much mild cheddar is a typical portion?
A small matchbox-sized piece, about 30 g, is a handy portion for a snack or sandwich. That provides 125 kcal and 7 g of protein.
What makes cheddar mild rather than mature?
Mild cheddar is matured for less time, so it tastes creamy and gently tangy rather than sharp and savoury. Longer maturation develops a firmer texture and stronger flavour.
How do you stop mild cheddar clumping in a cheese sauce?
Grate it finely and stir it into a white sauce off the heat, a handful at a time; boiling can make the cheese oily or grainy. For macaroni cheese, bake the assembled dish at about 180 °C until bubbling and golden.
Can you freeze mild cheddar?
Yes: grate it or cut it into small portions, wrap it airtight and freeze. Thaw it in the fridge; the texture may become crumbly, so use thawed cheddar in cooking rather than on a cheeseboard.
What goes well with mild cheddar?
Pair it with apple, pear or chutney, or melt it into Welsh rarebit, cheese scones or a cheese toastie. Its gentle flavour also works well with mustard, spring onion and baked potato.
Can you use mild cheddar instead of mature cheddar?
Yes, in most recipes, including macaroni cheese, toasties and savoury baking. The result will be milder and less tangy; add a little mustard or Worcestershire sauce if you want more savoury depth.
Does mild cheddar have much calcium?
Yes. A 30 g portion provides 240 mg of calcium, and cheddar is also high in phosphorus.
Is mild cheddar suitable for someone who cannot eat lactose?
Cheddar contains much less lactose than milk because most lactose drains away with the whey and the remainder is reduced during maturation. It is not necessarily lactose-free, so someone who must avoid lactose should choose a product specifically labelled lactose-free.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 119 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
