Calories in Cheddar Cheese

Cheddar Cheese has about 81 calories per 1 slice (20 g), with 4.6 g protein, 0.6 g carbs and 6.7 g fat. Per 100 g it has 404 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods, Calcium-Rich Foods

Good protein sourceEnergy-denseHigh sodiumMostly fatRich in calcium
81kcal
Calories · 1 slice (20 g)
4.6g
Protein · 1 slice (20 g)
0.6g
Carbs · 1 slice (20 g)
6.7g
Fat · 1 slice (20 g)
Carbs 3%Protein 23%Fat 74%share of calories

Cheddar Cheese calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 slice (20 g)81 kcal4.6 g0.6 g6.7 g
1 cube (15 g)61 kcal3.4 g0.5 g5 g
100 g404 kcal22.9 g3.1 g33.3 g

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Cheddar Cheese nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 slice (20 g)
Calories404 kcal81 kcal
Protein22.9 g4.6 g
Carbohydrates3.1 g0.6 g
Fat33.3 g6.7 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar0.5 g0.1 g
Sodium653 mg131 mg
Calcium721 mg144 mg
Iron0.7 mg0.1 mg
Potassium98 mg20 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Cheddar Cheese healthy?

  • ●Cheddar Cheese is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 404 kcal per 100 g. About 3% of its calories come from carbs, 23% from protein and 74% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 slice (20 g) already adds 81 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (4.6 g in 1 slice (20 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in sodium (653 mg per 100 g). Keep portions in check if you're watching your blood pressure.

To burn it off: 1 slice (20 g) (81 kcal) takes about 16 min of brisk walking or 7 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Cheddar Cheese: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Cheddar Cheese?

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One serving of Cheddar Cheese, 1 slice (20 g), has roughly 81 calories, with 4.6 g protein, 0.6 g carbohydrates, 6.7 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Cheddar Cheese?

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100 g of Cheddar Cheese has 404 kcal, with 22.9 g protein, 3.1 g carbs, 33.3 g fat, 0 g fibre and 0.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Cheddar Cheese?

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Cheddar Cheese has 22.9 g protein per 100 g (4.6 g in 1 slice (20 g)). Protein provides about 23% of its calories.

Is Cheddar Cheese good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 404 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 slice (20 g) adds 81 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Cheddar Cheese?

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Burning roughly 81 kcal takes about 16 minutes of brisk walking or 7 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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