USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Cheddar Cheese?
Per 100g, Cheddar Cheese has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 26/100. Its strongest contributions are Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
26/100
10 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 slice (28g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 1 slice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 kcal | 113 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 3 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 33 g | 9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 19 g | 5 g |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 183 mg |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 21 mg |
| Calcium | 710 mg | 199 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 8 mg |
| Zinc | 3.6 mg | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Folate | 27 µg | 8 µg |
Where Cheddar Cheese contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Calcium
100%
710 mg per 100g
Phosphorus
93%
512 mg per 100g
Vitamin B12
73%
1.1 µg per 100g
Vitamin A
47%
330 µg per 100g
Sat fat
19 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
653 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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