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Creamy cheese dessert
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of McVitie’s Cheesecake has 321 calories. It contains 36.8 g of carbs, 5.6 g of protein, 17.1 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 11.2 µg of Selenium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 57 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 100 g
321
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
36.8g
· 13% DV
Protein
5.6g
· 11% DV
Fat
17.1g
· 22% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 7% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 321 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.1 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 9.6 g | 48% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 305 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.8 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 100 g | 321 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 65 g | 209 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 321 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 125 g | 401 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 150 g | 482 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 578 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 706 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 300 g | 963 kcal |
Calculated from 321 calories per 100 g.
McVitie’s Cheesecake is a ready-to-eat cheesecake dessert with a creamy cheese filling and a sweet base. Unlike a homemade cheesecake, it is sold as a prepared product with a set recipe and portion format.
McVitie’s Cheesecake has a creamy, sweet flavour with the mild tang typical of cheesecake. Its base adds a contrasting texture; the exact balance of sweetness and tang can vary with the product’s recipe.
Yes, McVitie’s Cheesecake is a cheese-based dessert, with a creamy cheese filling at its centre. It is a sweet cheesecake rather than a savoury cheese dish; the precise cheese ingredients depend on the product’s formulation.
Keep McVitie’s Cheesecake covered in the refrigerator after opening. Its creamy filling should not be left at room temperature for extended periods, and the package’s storage instructions take precedence for that particular product.
Yes, McVitie’s Cheesecake can generally be frozen in a tightly wrapped portion. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving; freezing and thawing may slightly change the creamy filling’s texture.
McVitie’s Cheesecake is a ready-made product with a consistent recipe, while homemade cheesecake lets you choose the base, filling and sweetness. Its exact ingredients and texture may therefore differ from a homemade version.
McVitie’s Cheesecake pairs well with fresh berries or sliced fruit, which add a tart, fresh contrast to its creamy sweetness. Coffee or tea also works well as a simple accompaniment.
No, serving McVitie’s Cheesecake fully frozen makes its creamy filling hard and masks its usual texture. Thaw a portion in the refrigerator until it is soft enough to slice and eat.
For clean slices, chill McVitie’s Cheesecake thoroughly and use a sharp knife. Wipe the blade between cuts so the creamy filling does not build up and drag across the next slice.
McVitie’s Cheesecake is a cheesecake dessert, not a biscuit. McVitie’s is also known for biscuits, but the brand name does not by itself establish what type of biscuit, if any, is used in this cheesecake’s base.
Vitamins
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
B12
0.42µg · 18% DV
Biotin
4.1µg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
112µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
128mg · 18% DV
Iodine
22µg · 15% DV
Sodium
305mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
134mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 321 calories in 100 g:
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McVitie’s cheesecake is a branded, ready-to-serve cheesecake-style dessert, with a creamy cheese layer over a crumbly biscuit base. Served chilled, it has a smooth, rich filling that contrasts with the firmer, slightly crunchy base, and is usually cut into slices.
It works as an after-dinner dessert or with tea or coffee, and fresh fruit makes a simple pairing. At 321 calories per 100 g, it is energy-dense, with substantial carbohydrate and fat but little fibre; protein is modest. If you want a lighter dessert, choose a smaller slice and serve it with fruit rather than adding another rich topping.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
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.
NOVA 4
Ultra-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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
9.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.