Red Leicester Cheese

by Morrisons 240g in Red Leicester Barcode 5010525216775
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
c
Environmental impact estimate

Red Leicester Cheese by Morrisons provides 405 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 23.7 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 Red Leicester category and comes in a 240g pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
33 g · High
Saturated fat
18.9 g · High
Sugars
0 g · Low
Salt
1.7 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 30g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 405 kcal 122 kcal 407
Total fat 33 g 9.9 g 13% 33.9
Saturated fat 18.9 g 5.7 g 29% 21.2 −11%
Carbohydrates 3.3 g 1 g 0% 1.6 +109%
Total sugars 0 g 0 g 0.2 −100%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 0
Protein 23.7 g 7.1 g 14% 24.5
Salt 1.7 g 0.5 g 1.7

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 45 Red Leicester products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other red leicester

Calories higher 40%
Sugars lower 1%
Salt lower 29%
Saturated fat lower 5%
Protein top 86%

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

Ingredients

Red Leicester cheese (milk), Colours (annatto, carotenes)

May contain palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
240g
Serving size
30g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5010525216775

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Red Leicester Cheese?

Red Leicester Cheese contains 405 kcal per 100 g and about 122 kcal per serving (30g).

How much sugar is in Red Leicester Cheese?

Red Leicester Cheese has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Red Leicester 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 Red Leicester Cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Red Leicester Cheese contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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