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

1µg · 42% DV

Vitamin A

265µg · 29% DV

0.35mg · 27% DV

Biotin

2.5µg · 8% 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

✓ 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

9.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 7.1:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (7.1:1).

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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 25g of protein per 100g. It is also high in fat, with 33g per 100g.

Is cheddar cheese keto-friendly and gluten-free?

Based on the provided data, cheddar cheese is compatible with keto and gluten-free diets. It has a glycemic index of 0 and contains 1.3g of carbs per 100g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026