Cheddar cheese nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6.8g24% of calories
- Carbs0.4g1% of calories
- Fat9.6g75% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Cheddar cheese (1 oz, 28 g) has 115 calories, with 6.8 g of protein, 0.4 g of carbohydrates and 9.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (75% of calories). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 27% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B1210%
- Calcium19%
- Phosphorus19%
- Selenium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat27%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 75 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 7 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Choline | 5 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 191 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 22 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 134 mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 8 μg | 15% |
Full breakdown · 41 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 24 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 10 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 73 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
112 calColby cheese1 oz−3 cal
49 calCheddar cheese (low fat)1 oz−66 cal
450 calCheddar cheese (low-sodium)1 cup, shredded+335 cal
45 calGreat Value Mild Cheddar Cheese, Shredded¼ cup−70 cal
110 calKirkland Signature Shredded Cheddar/Jack Cheese¼ cup−5 cal
70 calHappy Farms Colby Jack, Sliced1 slice−45 cal
Burning 115 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 22minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 14minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 16minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cheddar cheese?
One serving of Cheddar cheese (1 oz) has 115 calories, which works out to 405 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cheddar cheese high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 24% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cheddar cheese keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0.4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 1% of calories.
How much sodium is in Cheddar cheese?
183 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Cheddar cheese?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
