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Sharp cheddar cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 410 kcal —
- Protein 24 g 49%
- Carbohydrate 2.1 g 1%
- Fat 34 g 43%
- Saturated fat 19 g 97%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.3 g —
- Sodium 644 mg 28%
- Cholesterol 99 mg 33%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 263 µg 29%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 1 µg 5%
- Vitamin E 0.78 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 2.4 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.43 mg 33%
- Niacin (B3) 0.04 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.48 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 27 µg 7%
- Vitamin B12 0.88 µg 37%
- Choline 16.5 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 711 mg 55%
- Iron 0.16 mg 1%
- Magnesium 27 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 460 mg 37%
- Potassium 76 mg 2%
- Zinc 3.7 mg 34%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 28.3 µg 51%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 | 24 g | 2.1 g | 34 g |
| 1 × slice (2/3 oz) | 19 g | 78 | 4.6 g | 0.4 g | 6.4 g |
| 1 × slice (3/4 oz) | 21 g | 86 | 5.1 g | 0.4 g | 7.1 g |
| 1 × slice (1 oz) | 28 g | 115 | 6.8 g | 0.6 g | 9.5 g |
| 2 × slice (2/3 oz) | 38 g | 156 | 9.2 g | 0.8 g | 13 g |
| ½ × slice (2/3 oz) | 9.5 g | 39 | 2.3 g | 0.2 g | 3.2 g |
| 3 × slice (2/3 oz) | 57 g | 234 | 14 g | 1.2 g | 19 g |
| 4 × slice (2/3 oz) | 76 g | 312 | 18 g | 1.6 g | 26 g |
Similar foods
- Old cheddar cheese423 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar cheese403 kcal / 100 g
- Tasty cheddar cheese413 kcal / 100 g
- Mild cheddar cheese418 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar processed cheese slicesprocessed product261 kcal / 100 g
- Medium cheddar cheese412 kcal / 100 g
- Extra old cheddar cheese410 kcal / 100 g
- Marble cheddar cheese428 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Sharp cheddar cheese
How much sharp cheddar is a typical portion?
A slice weighing about 20–30 g is a practical portion for a sandwich or snack. That provides 123 kcal and 7.3 g of protein.
What makes cheddar taste sharp?
Sharpness comes from ageing: as cheddar matures, enzymes break down its proteins and fats, making the flavour more savoury and complex. Longer-aged cheddar is often firmer and more crumbly, too.
How do you melt sharp cheddar without it turning greasy?
Grate it finely and stir it into a warm sauce off the heat; high heat can make the fat separate. For a smooth cheese sauce, melt butter into flour first, whisk in milk, then add the cheddar gradually.
What goes well with sharp cheddar?
Its strong, savoury flavour works especially well with apples, chutney, pickles, mustard and onion. Use it in Welsh rarebit, macaroni cheese, cheese scones or a cheese and onion pie.
Can you freeze sharp cheddar?
Yes, but freezing can make it crumbly. Grate it first, pack it airtight and freeze; use it straight from frozen in cooked dishes rather than expecting neat slices after thawing.
Is sharp cheddar the same as extra mature cheddar?
Not necessarily: “sharp” describes a pronounced tangy flavour, while “extra mature” refers to a longer ageing period. The terms are not a fixed measure, so taste and texture can differ between cheeses.
Does sharp cheddar have more protein than processed cheddar slices?
Sharp cheddar has 24 g of protein per 100 g; processed cheddar slices have 18 g. The slices are also less energy-dense, at 261 kcal per 100 g compared with 410 kcal.
Is sharp cheddar suitable for people who avoid lactose?
Cheddar is a low-lactose cheese because much of the lactose drains away with the whey and the remainder is reduced during ageing. It is still made from milk, so it is not suitable for someone avoiding milk proteins.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170899 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
