Cheddar Cheese
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
429
Density
4.29kcal/g
Protein / 100g
25.0g
Carbs / 100g
3.6g
Fat / 100g
35.7g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Cheddar Cheese has 4.29 calories per gram (429 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Onz | 28 g | 120 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 429 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein25.0 g / 100 g23% of calories
- Carbs3.6 g / 100 g3% of calories
- Fat35.7 g / 100 g74% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Cheddar Cheese is 29× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (4.29 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Cheddar Cheese is 9.3× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (4.29 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Cheddar Cheese is 1.7× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (4.29 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about cheddar cheese
- How many calories are in 100 grams of cheddar cheese?
- Cheddar Cheese contains 429 calories per 100 g, along with 25.0 g of protein, 3.6 g of carbohydrates, and 35.7 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of cheddar cheese?
- Cheddar Cheese has a calorie density of 4.29 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one onz of cheddar cheese?
- One onz of Cheddar Cheese weighs about 28 g and provides roughly 120 calories.
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