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Cheddar cheese nutrition facts & calories
A slice, a handful of shreds, and a few cubes can look like similar portions while weighing different amounts. Use this cheddar entry to estimate the cheese you add to a sandwich, taco, or recipe.
Cheese, cheddar (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
View the USDA sourceHow many calories are in a slice of cheddar cheese?
One USDA reference slice of regular cheddar (28 g) contains about 113 calories and 6.4 g protein. This uses the reference weight, so weigh your portion if its size differs.
For comparison, 100 g of this food contains 403 calories and 22.9 g protein. Adjust the amount below for your serving.
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28 g of cheddar cheese. Estimates from USDA; preparation and products vary.
Add to my mealCheddar cheese nutrition facts by portion
Grams are the most direct option when your slice or scoop differs from the listed measure. The table does not assume every slice has the same weight.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 grams100 g | 403 | 22.9 | 3.4 | 33.3 | 0 |
| oz28.35 g | 114 | 6.5 | 1 | 9.4 | 0 |
| slice (1 oz)28 g | 113 | 6.4 | 0.9 | 9.3 | 0 |
| cup, shredded113 g | 455 | 25.9 | 3.8 | 37.6 | 0 |
| cup, diced132 g | 532 | 30.2 | 4.4 | 44 | 0 |
| cup, melted244 g | 983 | 55.9 | 8.2 | 81.3 | 0 |
Values are scaled from the USDA figures per 100 g. Calories are rounded to a whole number; gram values to one decimal. A dash means the source does not provide that value. Portions are reference measurements, not serving recommendations.
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The reference portions below belong to this USDA cheddar record. Slices vary in thickness, and shredded cheese can sit loosely or tightly in a cup. If you are comparing a packaged portion with this table, check its gram weight and the product label; a different cheddar product may have different values.
For a recipe, weigh the cheese before mixing it into the dish. That makes it easier to divide the total between servings, even after the cheese melts. Cheese sauces and processed cheese products include ingredients beyond cheddar and need their own entries. In a sandwich or taco, add the bread or tortilla, filling, and condiments separately to estimate the whole meal.
Bacon, cheese & caramelized onion quiche: This recipe uses grated cheddar. Choose the shredded-cup measure or weigh your cheese before adding it to the filling.
Where these numbers come from
USDA FoodData Central: Cheese, cheddar (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program).
- FoodData Central ID
- 173414
- Dataset
- SR Legacy
- Data retrieved
- September 18, 2026
These estimates describe this reference food. Your brand, preparation, and portion may differ. Oils, sauces, and other additions are excluded unless named in the source description.
View this USDA food record