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

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Cheese, cheddar (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Dairy and Egg Products

A 100g serving covers 55% of the daily recommended Calcium, making Cheese Cheddar (includes Foods for Usda's Food Distribution Program) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (22.9g) and fat (33.3g) are substantial, making Cheese Cheddar (includes Foods for Usda's Food Distribution Program) a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. At 403 calories per 100g, Cheese Cheddar (includes Foods for Usda's Food Distribution Program) is highly concentrated in energy, typical of foods rich in fats or sugars. Sodium is notably high at 653mg per 100g (28% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese Cheddar (includes Foods for Usda's Food Distribution Program) delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories403KCAL
Protein22.9G
Fat33.3G
Carbs3.4G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

405kcal
  • Protein23%22.9 g
  • Fat74%33.3 g
  • Carbs3%3.4 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water36.8G
Energy403KCAL
Protein22.9G
Total lipid (fat)33.3G
Carbohydrate, by difference3.4G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0.48G
Cholesterol99.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.03MG
Riboflavin0.43MG
Niacin0.06MG
Vitamin B-60.07MG
Folate, total27.0UG
Vitamin B-121.1UG
Vitamin A, RAE337UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.71MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.60UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.4UG
Calcium, Ca710MG
Iron, Fe0.14MG
Magnesium, Mg27.0MG
Phosphorus, P455MG
Potassium, K76.0MG
Sodium, Na653MG
Zinc, Zn3.6MG
Copper, Cu0.03MG
Manganese, Mn0.03MG
Selenium, Se28.5UG
Energy1684kJ
Ash3.7G
Sucrose0G
Glucose0.26G
Fructose0G
Lactose0.12G
Maltose0G
Galactose0.10G
Pantothenic acid0.41MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food27.0UG
Folate, DFE27.0UG
Choline, total16.5MG
Betaine0.70MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol330UG
Carotene, beta85.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU1242IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Tocopherol, beta0MG
Tocopherol, gamma0MG
Tocopherol, delta0MG
Tocotrienol, alpha0MG
Tocotrienol, beta0MG
Tocotrienol, gamma0MG
Tocotrienol, delta0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units24.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.60UG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4)8.6UG
Fatty acids, total saturated18.9G
SFA 4:00.63G
SFA 6:00.54G
SFA 8:00.34G
SFA 10:00.82G
SFA 12:00.94G
SFA 14:03.0G
SFA 15:00.32G
SFA 16:08.6G
SFA 17:00.19G
SFA 18:03.4G
SFA 20:00.05G
SFA 22:00.01G
SFA 24:00.008G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated9.4G
MUFA 14:10.30G
MUFA 15:10G
MUFA 16:10.50G
MUFA 16:1 c0.40G
MUFA 17:10.06G
MUFA 18:17.4G
MUFA 18:1 c6.6G
MUFA 20:10.07G
MUFA 22:10.001G
MUFA 22:1 c0.001G
MUFA 24:1 c0.001G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.94G
PUFA 18:21.2G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c0.79G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs0.17G
PUFA 18:30.11G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.11G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0.003G
PUFA 18:3i0.002G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.007G
PUFA 20:30.04G
PUFA 20:3 n-30.001G
PUFA 20:3 n-60.04G
PUFA 20:40.05G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:40.009G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.02G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.001G
TFA 16:1 t0.10G
TFA 18:1 t0.82G
TFA 22:1 t0G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined0.21G
Tryptophan0.55G
Threonine1.0G
Isoleucine1.2G
Leucine1.9G
Lysine1.0G
Methionine0.55G
Cystine0.12G
Phenylalanine1.1G
Tyrosine1.1G
Valine1.4G
Arginine0.55G
Histidine0.55G
Alanine0.75G
Aspartic acid1.7G
Glutamic acid4.7G
Glycine0.55G
Proline2.5G
Serine0.78G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cubic inch (17g)693.9g5.7g0.6g
slice (1 oz) (28g)1136.4g9.3g0.9g
oz (28.35g)1146.5g9.4g1g
cup, shredded (113g)45525.8g37.6g3.8g

Scaled from Cheese Cheddar (includes Foods for Usda's Food Distribution Program)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

More in Dairy and Egg Products

Yogurt Plain Whole Milk

61 kcal3.5g protein

Cheese Cheddar Nonfat or Fat Free

157 kcal32.1g protein

Cheese Pasteurized Process Swiss

334 kcal24.7g protein

Milk Buttermilk Fluid Cultured Lowfat

40 kcal3.3g protein

Dessert Topping Pressurized

264 kcal1g protein

Cottage Cheese Full Fat Large or Small Curd

11.6g protein

Nutritionally Similar Foods

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

Cheese Cheddar

408 kcal23.3g protein

Cheese Cheddar Sharp Sliced

410 kcal24.25g protein

Cheese Colby

394 kcal23.76g protein

Cheese Pasteurized Process Pimento

375 kcal22.13g protein

Cheese Pasteurized Process Cheddar or American Low Sodium

376 kcal22.2g protein

Cheese Low-sodium Cheddar or Colby

398 kcal24.35g protein

Nutrient Highlights

  • Cheese Cheddar (includes Foods for Usda's Food Distribution Program) is a excellent source of Calcium (55% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cheese Cheddar (includes Foods for Usda's Food Distribution Program) is a excellent source of Protein (46% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cheese Cheddar (includes Foods for Usda's Food Distribution Program) is a excellent source of Zinc (33% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
  • Cheese Cheddar (includes Foods for Usda's Food Distribution Program) is a excellent source of Sodium (28% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium

Dietary Considerations

  • At 653mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese Cheddar (includes Foods for Usda's Food Distribution Program) should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Cheese Cheddar (includes Foods for Usda's Food Distribution Program) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 22.9g protein and only 3.4g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Calcium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 9% (#744 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 12% (#991 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories403
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.3G43%
Cholesterol 99.0MG33%
Sodium 653MG28%
Total Carbohydrate 3.4G1%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0.48G
Protein 22.9G46%
Vitamin D 0.60UG3%
Calcium 710MG55%
Iron 0.14MG1%
Potassium 76.0MG2%

* 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: 173414.

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