1 slice (medium) of Cheddar Cheese (28 g) has 113 calories. That works out to 402 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.4 g of carbs, 7 g of protein, 9.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 201.9 mg of Calcium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Cheddar Cheese Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

402

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

1.3g

· 0% DV

Protein

25g

· 50% DV

Fat

33g

· 42% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 1% · Protein 25% · Fat 74%

Cheddar Cheese Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

1.1µg · 46% DV

Vitamin A

265µg · 29% DV

0.35mg · 27% DV

0.5mg · 10% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

512mg · 73% DV

Calcium

721mg · 72% DV

Zinc

3mg · 27% DV

Sodium

621mg · 27% DV

How Nutritious Is Cheddar Cheese?

Nutrient density

High

65/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

30/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Cheddar Cheese Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Cheddar Cheese

To burn the 402 calories in 100 g:

🚶

99min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

41min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

55min

Cycling

🏊

47min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Cheddar Cheese Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Cheddar Cheese Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Cheddar Cheese Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Cheddar Cheese Fat Profile

SATURATED

21g

MONOUNSATURATED

9.4g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.1g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheddar Cheese

How many calories and how much protein are in cheddar cheese?

Cheddar cheese provides 402 calories and 25 g of protein per 100 g. The same serving contains 33 g of fat.

Is cheddar cheese suitable for a keto diet?

Yes, cheddar cheese is compatible with keto and ketovore diets. It contains just 1.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and has a glycemic index of 0.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026