Cheddar cheese (low-sodium) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, shredded · 113 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein28g24% of calories
- Carbs2.2g2% of calories
- Fat37g74% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Cheddar cheese (low-sodium) (1 cup, shredded, 113 g) has 450 calories, with 28 g of protein, 2.2 g of carbohydrates and 37 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (74% of calories). It is high in protein (55% DV), Vitamin A (33% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (33% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 117% and 38% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein55%
- Vitamin A33%
- Riboflavin (B2)33%
- Vitamin B1239%
- Calcium79%
- Phosphorus78%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Iron10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat117%
- Cholesterol38%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, shredded (113 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 298 μg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 33% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) | 20 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 39% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 7% |
| Choline | 17 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 794 mg | 79% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 127 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 547 mg | 78% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 16 μg | 30% |
Full breakdown · 33 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 95 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 39 μg | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 290 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 450 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 85minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 54minCycling (moderate)
- 37minRunning (6 mph)
- 63minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cheddar cheese (low-sodium)?
One serving of Cheddar cheese (low-sodium) (1 cup, shredded) has 450 calories, which works out to 398 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cheddar cheese (low-sodium) high in protein?
It provides a solid 28 g of protein per serving (55% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cheddar cheese (low-sodium) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 2% of calories.
How much sodium is in Cheddar cheese (low-sodium)?
24 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Cheddar cheese (low-sodium)?
0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
