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Cheddar
Cheddar by Irish Castle provides 401 kcal per 100 g, with 0.1 g of sugars and 26 g of protein. That is 79% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cheddar cheese category and comes in a 500g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 401 kcal | 387 |
| Total fat | 33 g | 31.5 +5% |
| Saturated fat | 20 g | 20.7 |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1 g | 3 −97% |
| Total sugars | 0.1 g | 0.5 −79% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 26 g | 24.7 +5% |
| Salt | 1.8 g | 1.8 |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1424 Cheddar cheese products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cheddar cheese
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
_Kuhmilch_, Speisesalz, Labaustauschstoff, Kulturen, Farbstoff: Annatto.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500g
- Sold in
- Germany
- Barcode
- 4002156481937
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheddar?
Cheddar contains 401 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Cheddar?
Cheddar has 0.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheddar healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Cheddar vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cheddar contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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