How many calories are in Cheese, Cheddar?

A 100 g serving of Cheese, Cheddar has 316 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.

How much protein is in Cheese, Cheddar?

Per 100 g there are 27.4 g of protein — about 55% of the Daily Value (50 g).

How much fat and carbs are in Cheese, Cheddar?

Per 100 g there are 20.4 g of fat and 2.7 g of carbohydrate, including 0 g of fiber.

What nutrients is Cheese, Cheddar high in?

Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Calcium (59% DV), Protein (55% DV), Vitamin A (16% DV).

Eggs & Dairy

Cheese, Cheddar

Cheese, Cheddar belongs to the eggs & dairy category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 316 kcal with 27.4 g of protein, 20.4 g of fat, 2.7 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is calcium — 59% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the calcium rich foods, including non-dairy sources guide). Related entries in the same group include Cheese, Cheddar and Cheese, Cheddar, or jump to the full food catalog.

316kcalCalories

27.4gProtein

20.4gFat

2.7gCarbs

Calorie & macro balance

Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).

316 kcal / 100 g

Protein36%27.4 g
Fat60.5%20.4 g
Carbs3.5%2.7 g

What this food is high in

Calcium 761 mg / 100 g Protein 27.4 g / 100 g Vitamin A 145 mcg / 100 g

Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.

Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% DV*
Energy
Calories	316 kcal	16%
Macronutrients
Protein	27.4 g	55%
Total Fat	20.4 g	26%
Saturated Fat	12.6 g	63%
Carbohydrate	2.7 g	<1%
Dietary Fiber	0 g	0%
Total Sugars	0.3 g	<1%
Minerals
Sodium	628 mg	27%
Potassium	63 mg	1%
Calcium	761 mg	59%
Iron	0.1 mg	<1%
Magnesium	27 mg	6%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin A	145 mcg	16%
Vitamin D	0.3 mcg	2%
Other
Cholesterol	76 mg	25%

* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).

Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheese, Cheddar?: A 100 g serving of Cheese, Cheddar has 316 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
How much protein is in Cheese, Cheddar?: Per 100 g there are 27.4 g of protein — about 55% of the Daily Value (50 g).
How much fat and carbs are in Cheese, Cheddar?: Per 100 g there are 20.4 g of fat and 2.7 g of carbohydrate, including 0 g of fiber.
What nutrients is Cheese, Cheddar high in?: Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Calcium (59% DV), Protein (55% DV), Vitamin A (16% DV).

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