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Cheddar cheese
Cheddar cheese by Schwartz provides 402 kcal per 100 g, with 2.3 g of sugars and 18.4 g of protein. That is 381% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cheddar cheese category. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (8.5 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 402 kcal | 34 kcal | 387 | |
| Total fat | 4.8 g | 0.4 g | 1% | 31.5 −85% |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 0.2 g | 1% | 20.7 −87% |
| Carbohydrates | 70 g | 6 g | 2% | 3 +2269% |
| Total sugars | 2.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.5 +381% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 0.2 +240% |
| Protein | 18.4 g | 1.6 g | 3% | 24.7 −26% |
| Salt | 6.6 g | 0.6 g | 1.8 +266% |
*% 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.
Ingredients
Modified Starch, Maltodextrin, Wheat Flour (with Calcium, Iron, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Thiamin (Vitamin B1)), Somerset Cheese Powder (9%) Cheddar Cheese Powder, Acid (Lactic Acid)(from Milk), Yeast Extract, Salt, Natural Flavouring, Rapeseed Oil, Colour (Carotenes). NUTRITIONAL V Typical Values) Energy Fat of which satural Carbohydrate of which sugars Fibre Protein Salt Schwartz, Pegasus Way, Haddenham, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP17 8LB. McCormick France SAS, 315 rue M. Demonque 84917 Avignon Cedex 9 - France Get in touch: [email protected] Find more delicious ideas at www.schwartz.co.uk
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 portion (8.5 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000225010339
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheddar cheese?
Cheddar cheese contains 402 kcal per 100 g and about 34 kcal per serving (1 portion (8.5 g)).
How much sugar is in Cheddar cheese?
Cheddar cheese has 2.3 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 E (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: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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