Calories in Cheddar Cheese

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (28.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 59.9
  • Total Fat 2.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol 10.1 mg
  • Sodium 199.9 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 1.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 9.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 299.9 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 199.9 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 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 59.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (28.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. Protein is the dominant macronutrient at 9.0g per serving (57.6% of calories), which supports muscle repair and satiety. It provides a noteworthy 199.9mg of calcium (15% DV), contributing to bone and dental health.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ✅ Low Fat ✅ Low Calorie ⚠️ 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 Nonfat Milk and Milk, Cheese Cultures, Cornstarch*, Salt, Monoglyceride*, Diglyceride*, Enzymes, Vitamin a Palmitate.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Vitamin A Palmitate

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % 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
Calories59.9 kcal3%
Total Fat2.5 g3%
Saturated Fat1.5 g8%
Cholesterol10.1 mg3%
Sodium199.9 mg9%
Total Carbohydrate1.0 g0%
Protein9.0 g18%
Calcium199.9 mg15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Cheddar Cheese accounts for 3% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from protein. Protein makes up 57.6% of the calories.

Fat 36%
Protein 57.6%
Fat 36% Carbs 6.4% Protein 57.6%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 59.9 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 4.5 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 10.3 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 6.6 min
HIIT 5.6 min
Spinning 5.3 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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