Dairy
How many calories in Cheddar cheese?
Cheese adds flavor and fat; small portions still carry meaningful calories.
Per 100 g
403 kcal
1 oz slice
113 kcal
(28 g)
| Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| 23 g / 100g | 3.1 g / 100g | 33 g / 100g |
In numbers
Where the calories come from
Protein 23% · Carbs 3% · Fat 74%
Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.
- 1 oz slice (28 g, 113 kcal) is 6% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
- Burning 1 oz slice takes about 28 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).
Compared with similar foods
Cheddar cheese is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 202 kcal per 100 g.
| Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Savory Frittata | 120 | 8.5 g |
| Savory Corn Pudding | 130 | 4 g |
| Chicken Olive Tapenade | 220 | 20 g |
| Creamy Smoked Salmon Dip | 250 | 18 g |
| Zucchini Lemon Muffins | 290 | 4 g |
| Cheddar cheese | 403 | 23 g |
Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.
Health score
5/10
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