Mature Cheddar by Sainsbury's

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Mature Cheddar

by Sainsbury's in Cheddar cheese Barcode 00490979
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Mature Cheddar by Sainsbury's provides 417 kcal per 100 g, with 0.7 g of sugars and 25.3 g of protein. That is 40% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D. It is listed in the Cheddar cheese category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
35 g · High
Saturated fat
21.7 g · High
Sugars
0.7 g · Low
Salt
1.8 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 30 g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 417 kcal 125 kcal 387 +8%
Total fat 35 g 10.5 g 13% 31.5 +11%
Saturated fat 21.7 g 6.5 g 33% 20.7
Carbohydrates 0.7 g 0.2 g 0% 3 −77%
Total sugars 0.7 g 0.2 g 0.5 +40%
Protein 25.3 g 7.6 g 15% 24.7
Salt 1.8 g 0.5 g 1.8

*% 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

Calories higher 13%
Sugars higher 10%
Salt higher 41%
Saturated fat higher 35%
Protein top 28%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Product details

Serving size
30 g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
00490979

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mature Cheddar?

Mature Cheddar contains 417 kcal per 100 g and about 125 kcal per serving (30 g).

How much sugar is in Mature Cheddar?

Mature Cheddar has 0.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Mature Cheddar healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 April 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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