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Old cheddar cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 423 kcal —
- Protein 24 g 47%
- Carbohydrate 3.8 g 1%
- Fat 35 g 45%
- Saturated fat 23 g 113%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.2 g —
- Sodium 773 mg 34%
- Cholesterol 116 mg 39%
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) 0.4 mg 31%
- Niacin (B3) 0.03 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 1.3 µg 53%
Minerals
- Calcium 805 mg 62%
- Iron 1.3 mg 7%
- Magnesium 30 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 507 mg 41%
- Potassium 83 mg 2%
- Zinc 3.9 mg 35%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 31.3 µg 57%
Similar foods
- Extra old cheddar cheese410 kcal / 100 g
- Tasty cheddar cheese413 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar cheese403 kcal / 100 g
- Medium cheddar cheese412 kcal / 100 g
- Sharp cheddar cheesesliced410 kcal / 100 g
- Mild cheddar cheese418 kcal / 100 g
- Marble cheddar cheese428 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar cheese strings330 kcal / 100 g
- English Cheddar cheese416 kcal / 100 g
- Imitation cheddar cheese239 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Old cheddar cheese
How much old cheddar is a sensible portion?
A few slices or a piece about 30 g is a practical portion; it provides 127 kcal and 7.1 g of protein. Its strong flavour means a little can go a long way in a sandwich or on a cheeseboard.
How do you stop old cheddar splitting in a cheese sauce?
Grate it finely, take the pan off the heat and stir it in a handful at a time. Boiling the sauce after adding cheese can make it greasy and grainy; a splash of milk can loosen it if it becomes too thick.
Can you freeze old cheddar cheese?
Yes. Wrap it tightly or seal it in a freezer bag, then freeze it for up to about six months. It may turn crumbly after thawing, so frozen cheddar is best grated into sauces, soups or baked dishes.
What goes well with old cheddar on a cheeseboard?
Pair its savoury, tangy flavour with crisp apple or pear, chutney, pickled onions and oatcakes or crackers. It also works well with a little mustard in a sandwich.
Which is stronger, old cheddar or medium cheddar?
Old cheddar has had longer to mature, so it is generally firmer, more crumbly and more concentrated in flavour than medium cheddar. Medium cheddar has 412 kcal per 100 g, compared with 423 kcal in old cheddar.
Can you eat the rind on old cheddar?
Most old cheddar is sold without a natural rind; any outer coating is usually a protective wax or other covering and should be removed, not eaten. Check the cheese itself before serving, especially if it has been cut from a larger wheel.
Does old cheddar contain lactose?
It contains very little lactose because much of the milk sugar is removed with the whey and the remainder is broken down as the cheese matures. The amount can vary, so old cheddar is not guaranteed to be lactose-free.
How should you store old cheddar after opening?
Wrap it in cheese paper or baking parchment, then place it in a loosely closed container in the fridge so it can breathe without drying out. Cut away a small patch of surface mould generously, but discard the cheese if it smells unpleasant or has become slimy.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7735 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
