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How many calories in
cheddar cheese?

Cheddar is 403 calories per 100g — calorie-dense, with 33g of fat. A standard 1 oz slice is around 113 calories. A heaping handful of shredded cheese on a salad can quietly add 200+ calories, which catches people off guard.

403
kcal · 100g
25g
Protein
1.3g
Carbs
33g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical cheddar cheese serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
1 oz (28g)
113 kcal
7.0g
1 slice (21g)
85 kcal
5.3g
1 cup, shredded (113g)
455 kcal
28.2g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in cheddar cheese?

Cheddar Cheese has approximately 403 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 1 oz (28g) — comes in at 113 calories.

How much protein is in cheddar cheese?

25g of protein per 100g. That puts cheddar cheese at roughly 6.2g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other dairy sources.

How do I log cheddar cheese accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is cheddar cheese good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Cheddar Cheese is calorie-dense at 403 kcal per 100g, so portion control matters more than with low-cal foods.