At a glance
- 6.5 g protein and 114 calories per 1 oz (28 g).
- 5.7 g protein per 100 calories: #256 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #37 of 54 in dairy.
- 183 mg sodium per serving.
What is cheddar cheese like to eat?
Cheddar is a firm cow's milk cheese that ranges from mild to sharp as it ages. It melts well and goes onto sandwiches, eggs, potatoes and casseroles, or straight onto a snack plate.
How can you eat more cheddar cheese?
Try this
Melt into scrambled eggs or an omeletPair with apple slices for a snackSprinkle over chili or a baked potatoGrate into a grilled cheese with tomatoIs cheddar cheese good on a GLP-1?
A small cube or a light sprinkle melted into soft foods like eggs can be easier than a thick slice on low-appetite days. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does cheddar cheese compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar cheese | 1 oz | 6.5 g | 114 | 5.7 g |
| Swiss cheese | 1 oz | 7.6 g | 110 | 6.9 g |
| Part-skim mozzarella | 1 oz | 6.6 g | 83 | 8 g |
| Gouda | 1 oz | 7 g | 100 | 7 g |
Close to cheddar cheese per calorie: pumpkin seeds (5.8 g), hemp seeds (5.7 g), chickpeas (5.3 g), cucumber (4.3 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Sharper cheddar has more flavor, so a little goes further; pre-shredded cheese is convenient but often includes anti-caking agents.
What's the full nutrition for cheddar cheese?
| Nutrient | Per 1 oz (28 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 | 408 | |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 23.3 g | 13% |
| Fat | 9.5 g | 34 g | |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g | 19.2 g | 27% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 2.4 g | |
| Fiber | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Sugar | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 183 mg | 654 mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 707 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0.16 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg | 1.06 mcg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | Not listed | Not listed |
USDA FoodData Central, Foundation: "Cheese, cheddar". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
