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Cheddar Cheese

High calorie density

Calories 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

PortionWeightCalories
Onz28 g120
100 g100 g429

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

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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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