Nutrition facts · Eggs and dairy
Calories in Cheddar cheese
Cheddar cheese has 408 calories per 100 g, and a typical 17 g slice has 69 calories. Most of those calories come from fat (34 g per 100 g), with a solid amount of protein (23.3 g) and very few carbs (2.4 g).
Calories come from: Carbs 2% · Fat 75% · Protein 23%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 408 kcal | 23.3 g | 2.4 g | 34 g |
| 1 slice | 17 g | 69 kcal | 4 g | 0.4 g | 5.8 g |
| 1 cup, shredded | 105 g | 428 kcal | 24.5 g | 2.6 g | 35.7 g |
| 1 oz (30 g) | 30 g | 122 kcal | 7 g | 0.7 g | 10.2 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 408 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.4 g |
| of which sugars | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| of which saturated | 19.2 g |
| Sodium | 654 mg |
What changes the calories
- Shredded cheddar is easy to over-pour, and a 105 g cup comes to 428 calories, so loose handfuls can add up faster than expected.
- Reduced-fat and light cheddars have fewer calories than regular cheddar because some of the fat is removed.
- Melting cheddar doesn't change its calories, but dishes like grilled cheese or nachos often add butter, oil or other toppings that do.
- Slice thickness varies a lot between brands and home-cut pieces, so a slice you cut yourself may weigh more or less than 17 g.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Weigh cheddar on a kitchen scale when you can, especially shredded cheese, since cups and handfuls vary widely.
- Match the entry to what you actually ate: choose regular, reduced-fat or a specific brand from the label, and log by grams rather than by slice if your slices are thick.
- In BerryFit, log the cheese separately from the dish it's in (like a sandwich or pasta) so the portion is clear and easy to adjust.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a slice of cheddar cheese?
A 17 g slice of cheddar has 69 calories, with 4 g of protein and 5.8 g of fat. Thicker slices will have more, so weighing gives the most accurate number.
How many calories are in 1 oz of cheddar?
One ounce (30 g) of cheddar has 122 calories, 7 g of protein, 10.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of carbs.
Is cheddar cheese low in carbs?
Yes, cheddar has only 2.4 g of carbs per 100 g and 0.3 g of sugar. Nearly all of its calories come from fat and protein.
Does cheddar have more calories than other cheeses?
Cheddar is on the higher side at 408 calories per 100 g. For comparison, Swiss has 393, Parmesan 392, Monterey Jack 373 and Gouda 356 per 100 g.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Cheese, cheddar, FDC ID 328637); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
