Eggs and dairy
How many calories are in cheddar cheese?
Cheddar cheese has 409 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 slice, 21 g) has 86 calories.
- Calories, 1 slice (21 g)
- 86
- Calories per gram
- 4.1
High energy density
Calories in cheddar cheese by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (21 g) | 86 | 4.9 g | 0.5 g | 7.1 g |
| 1 cup, diced (132 g) | 540 | 30.8 g | 3.2 g | 44.9 g |
| 1 cup, shredded (113 g) | 462 | 26.3 g | 2.7 g | 38.4 g |
| 1 cup, NFS (113 g) | 462 | 26.3 g | 2.7 g | 38.4 g |
| 1 cup, melted (244 g) | 998 | 56.9 g | 5.9 g | 83 g |
| 1 cup, cubed (132 g) | 540 | 30.8 g | 3.2 g | 44.9 g |
| 100 g | 409 | 23.3 g | 2.4 g | 34 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 23%
- Carbs 2%
- Fat 75%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 409
- Protein
- 23.3 g
- Carbs
- 2.4 g
- Fat
- 34 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 0.3 g
- Sodium
- 654 mg
Eggs and dairy: lightest first
- Egg white 52 cal per 100 g
- Milk (2%) 50 cal per 100 g
- Greek yogurt 61 cal per 100 g
- Whole milk 61 cal per 100 g
- Cottage cheese 81 cal per 100 g
- Egg 143 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is cheddar cheese high in calories?
It has 4.1 calories per gram, which counts as high energy density. That's more calories per gram than 79% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of cheddar cheese?
409 calories, with 23.3 g protein, 2.4 g carbs and 34 g fat.
Where do the calories in cheddar cheese come from?
Roughly 23% from protein, 2% from carbs, 75% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 2705709: "Cheese, Cheddar" (Survey (FNDDS)). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.