Cheddar
Cheddar by Melkan provides 261 kcal per 100 g, with 8 g of sugars and 19 g of protein. That is 1573% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E. It is listed in the Cheddar cheese category and comes in a 25 gram pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 25 gram
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 261 kcal | 65 kcal | 387 −32% | |
| Total fat | 17 g | 4.3 g | 6% | 31.5 −46% |
| Saturated fat | 10.9 g | 2.7 g | 14% | 20.7 −47% |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g | 2 g | 1% | 3 +171% |
| Total sugars | 8 g | 2 g | 0.5 +1573% | |
| Protein | 19 g | 4.8 g | 10% | 24.7 −23% |
| Salt | 2.5 g | 0.6 g | 1.8 +36% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, 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.
Product details
- Quantity
- 25 gram
- Serving size
- 25 gram
- Sold in
- Netherlands
- Barcode
- 8718989048327
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheddar?
Cheddar contains 261 kcal per 100 g and about 65 kcal per serving (25 gram).
How much sugar is in Cheddar?
Cheddar has 8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheddar healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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