Calories in Cheddar
Per 30 g
Cheddar has 121 calories per 30 g. That is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 7.0 g of protein, 0.4 g of carbohydrate, 10.0 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 403 calories and 23.3 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in protein. Grating rather than slicing makes a smaller amount cover more of the plate.
Calories and macros
| Per 30 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 121 kcal | 403 kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 7.0 g | 23.3 g | 14% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 1.3 g | 0% |
| Fat | 10.0 g | 33.3 g | 14% |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about cheddar
How many calories are in cheddar?
Cheddar has 121 calories per 30 g, which is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of cheddar?
100 g of cheddar contains 403 calories.
How much protein is in cheddar?
One serving of 30 g provides 7.0 g of protein — 23.3 g per 100 g, or 14% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in cheddar?
One serving of 30 g contains 0.4 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.
What is cheddar a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, cheddar qualifies as high in protein. At least 20% of its calories come from protein.