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Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese provides 385 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 23.1 g of protein. That is 100% 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 32 oz pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (26 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 385 kcal | 100 kcal | 387 | |
| Total fat | 30.8 g | 8 g | 10% | 31.5 |
| Saturated fat | 19.2 g | 5 g | 25% | 20.7 −7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.7 g | 2 g | 1% | 2.9 +161% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0.5 −100% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 23.1 g | 6 g | 12% | 24.7 −7% |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 0.4 g | 1.8 −10% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1429 Cheddar cheese products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 24% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Sugar-free
- 0 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other cheddar cheese
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto color), potato starch, starch and cellulose powder to prevent caking, natamycin (mold inhibitor).
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 32 oz
- Serving size
- 1/4 cup (26 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0075925299914
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheddar Cheese?
Cheddar Cheese contains 385 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (26 g)).
How much sugar is in Cheddar Cheese?
Cheddar Cheese has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheddar Cheese 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 Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cheddar Cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated January 18, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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