Calories in Cheddar Cheese

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (28.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 112.8
  • Total Fat 9.3 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.9 g
  • Cholesterol 29.4 mg
  • Sodium 173.9 mg
  • Potassium 21.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 0.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 0.1 g
  • Protein 6.4 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 280.6 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.3 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 6.7 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.2 mg
  • Calcium 198.8 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 7.6 µg
  • Iron 0.0 mg
  • Magnesium 7.8 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.1 mg
  • Phosphorus 143.4 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.1 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 1.0 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Cheddar Cheese contains 112.8 calories per serving (1 Serving (28.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. The majority of its calories come from fat (9.3g, 74% of calories), including 5.9g of saturated fat. It provides a noteworthy 198.8mg of calcium (15% DV), contributing to bone and dental health.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ⚠️ High Saturated Fat

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures Salt, Enzymes Annatto (for Color).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Cheddar Cheese. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Cheddar Cheese contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories112.8 kcal5.6%
Total Fat9.3 g12%
Saturated Fat5.9 g30%
Cholesterol29.4 mg10%
Sodium173.9 mg8%
Total Carbohydrate0.9 g0%
Total Sugars0.1 g0%
Protein6.4 g13%
Vitamin A280.6 IU6%
Vitamin D6.7 IU1%
Vitamin E0.2 mg1%
Thiamin (B-1)0.01 mg1%
Riboflavin (B-2)0.12 mg9%
Niacin (B-3)0.0 mg0%
Pantothenic Acid (B-5)0.12 mg2%
Vitamin B-60.02 mg1%
Folate7.6 µg2%
Vitamin B-120.31 µg13%
Calcium198.8 mg15%
Iron0.0 mg0%
Potassium21.3 mg0%
Magnesium7.8 mg2%
Phosphorus143.4 mg11%
Zinc1.0 mg9%
Copper0.01 mg1%
Manganese0.00 mg0%
Selenium8.0 µg14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Cheddar Cheese accounts for 5.6% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 74% of the calories.

Fat 74%
Protein 22.7%
Fat 74% Carbs 3.3% Protein 22.7%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 112.8 calories in Cheddar Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 8.5 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 19.5 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 12.3 min
HIIT 10.5 min
Ice Skating 11.9 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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