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Cheese Cheddar

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cheese, cheddar

Dairy and Egg Products

A 100g serving covers 54% of the daily recommended Calcium, making Cheese Cheddar one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (23.3g) and fat (34g) are substantial, making Cheese Cheddar a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. At 408 calories per 100g, Cheese Cheddar is highly concentrated in energy, typical of foods rich in fats or sugars. Sodium is notably high at 654mg per 100g (28% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese Cheddar delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories408KCAL
Protein23.3G
Fat34G
Carbs2.4G
Fiber0g

Calorie Distribution

409kcal
  • Protein23%23.3 g
  • Fat75%34 g
  • Carbs2%2.4 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water36.6G
Energy408KCAL
Protein23.3G
Total lipid (fat)34.0G
Carbohydrate, by difference2.4G
Cholesterol100MG
Thiamin0.03MG
Riboflavin0.44MG
Niacin0.05MG
Vitamin B-60.07MG
Folate, total21.0UG
Vitamin B-121.1UG
Vitamin A, RAE316UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.75MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.4UG
Calcium, Ca707MG
Iron, Fe0.16MG
Magnesium, Mg26.8MG
Phosphorus, P458MG
Potassium, K77.0MG
Sodium, Na654MG
Zinc, Zn3.7MG
Copper, Cu0.03MG
Manganese, Mn0.03MG
Selenium, Se28.3UG
Energy (Atwater General Factors)409KCAL
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)408KCAL
Energy1710kJ
Nitrogen3.6G
Total fat (NLEA)29.0G
Ash3.7G
Sugars, Total0.33G
Sucrose0G
Glucose0.10G
Fructose0G
Lactose0.16G
Maltose0G
Galactose0.07G
Pantothenic acid0.41MG
Retinol316UG
Tocopherol, beta0MG
Tocopherol, gamma0.04MG
Tocopherol, delta0MG
Tocotrienol, alpha0MG
Tocotrienol, beta0MG
Tocotrienol, gamma0MG
Tocotrienol, delta0MG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4)9.3UG
Fatty acids, total saturated19.2G
SFA 4:00.65G
SFA 6:00.54G
SFA 8:00.35G
SFA 10:00.84G
SFA 11:00G
SFA 12:00.96G
SFA 14:03.1G
SFA 15:00.33G
SFA 16:08.8G
SFA 17:00.20G
SFA 18:03.4G
SFA 20:00.05G
SFA 22:00.01G
SFA 24:00.009G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated7.4G
MUFA 14:1 c0.31G
MUFA 15:10G
MUFA 16:1 c0.41G
MUFA 17:10.06G
MUFA 17:1 c0.06G
MUFA 18:1 c6.6G
MUFA 20:10.06G
MUFA 20:1 c0.06G
MUFA 22:1 c0.001G
MUFA 24:1 c0G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.2G
PUFA 18:2 c0.94G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c0.77G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs0.17G
PUFA 18:3 c0.12G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.12G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0.002G
PUFA 18:3i0.003G
PUFA 18:40.001G
PUFA 20:2 c0.007G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.007G
PUFA 20:3 c0.04G
PUFA 20:3 n-30.001G
PUFA 20:3 n-60.04G
PUFA 20:3 n-90G
PUFA 20:40.05G
PUFA 20:4c0.05G
PUFA 20:5c0.01G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:20.002G
PUFA 22:5 c0.02G
PUFA 22:40.008G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.02G
PUFA 22:6 c0.001G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.001G
Fatty acids, total trans1.1G
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0.92G
TFA 16:1 t0.10G
TFA 18:1 t0.82G
TFA 22:1 t0G
Fatty acids, total trans-dienoic0.23G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined0.23G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
(17g)694g5.8g0.4g
shredded (105g)42824.5g35.7g2.6g

Scaled from Cheese Cheddar's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutritionally Similar Foods

Based on protein, fat, carbs, fiber, and 11 other nutrients

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410 kcal24.25g protein

Cheese Cheddar (includes Foods for Usda's Food Distribution Program)

403 kcal22.87g protein

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cheese Cheddar is a excellent source of Calcium (54% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cheese Cheddar is a excellent source of Protein (47% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cheese Cheddar is a excellent source of Zinc (33% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
  • Cheese Cheddar is a excellent source of Sodium (28% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium

Dietary Considerations

  • At 654mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese Cheddar should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Cheese Cheddar fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 23.3g protein and only 2.4g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

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Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Calcium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 12% (#991 of 8,262)
  • Protein: top 18% (#1,487 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories408
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.0G44%
Cholesterol 100MG33%
Sodium 654MG28%
Total Carbohydrate 2.4G1%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 23.3G47%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 707MG54%
Iron 0.16MG1%
Potassium 77.0MG2%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 328637.

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