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Cheddar — AgedB
Cheeses · #13 of 25

Cheddar

Aged · Cheeses (Hard)

45/100B tier
Calories403
Protein25g
Fiber0g
Sodium621mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 45 out of 100, #13 of 25 cheeses. Clean label carries the score (87/100); protein drags it down (25/100).

The short version: The people's cheese — real calcium and protein behind the comfort.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories403
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.3g43%
Saturated Fat 21.3g106%
Cholesterol 105mg35%
Sodium 621mg27%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 25g50%
Calcium 720mg55%
Vitamin B12 0.8mcg33%
Vitamin A 263mcg RAE29%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 45

Clean label ×1587
Micronutrients ×1059
Calcium ×2546
Low saturated fat ×2534
Protein ×2525

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#13 of 25 in Cheeses. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Cheddar healthy?

It grades B — 45 out of 100, #13 of 25 cheeses in our system. The people's cheese — real calcium and protein behind the comfort.

How many calories are in Cheddar?

403 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Cheddar calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.