Eggs and dairy
How much protein is in cheddar cheese?
Cheddar cheese has 23.3 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 slice, 21 g) has 4.9 g of protein and 86 calories.
- Protein, 1 slice (21 g)
- 4.9 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 5.7 g
High protein density
Protein in cheddar cheese by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (21 g) | 4.9 g | 86 | 0.5 g | 7.1 g |
| 1 cup, diced (132 g) | 30.8 g | 540 | 3.2 g | 44.9 g |
| 1 cup, shredded (113 g) | 26.3 g | 462 | 2.7 g | 38.4 g |
| 1 cup, NFS (113 g) | 26.3 g | 462 | 2.7 g | 38.4 g |
| 1 cup, melted (244 g) | 56.9 g | 998 | 5.9 g | 83 g |
| 1 cup, cubed (132 g) | 30.8 g | 540 | 3.2 g | 44.9 g |
| 100 g | 23.3 g | 409 | 2.4 g | 34 g |
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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: most protein per calorie
- Egg white 21 g protein per 100 cal
- Greek yogurt 16.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Cottage cheese 12.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Mozzarella 9.6 g protein per 100 cal
- Egg 8.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Hard-boiled egg 8.1 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is cheddar cheese high in protein?
Yes. With 5.7 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 62% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of cheddar cheese?
23.3 g, with 409 calories.
How much cheddar cheese gives you 30 g of protein?
About 129 g, for roughly 528 calories. That's about 6.1 servings of 1 slice.
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.