Cheese, cheddar, natural, reduced fat (~25%)
Cheddar cheese prepared by curdling cows milk with rennet, followed by curing to produce a hard pale yellow cheese. Formulated to have a fat content of approximately 25%.
Source: Analysed
Per 100g of edible portion
- Energy
- 1,356kJ
- Protein
- 27.9g
- Fat, total
- 23.4g
- Total dietary fibre
- 0g
- Total sugars
- 0g
- Sodium
- 550mg
Nutrition by serving size
One standard serve is 40 g: 11.2 g protein, 0 g fibre, 542 kJ. Choose another measure or enter grams.
Measure source: Australian Dietary Guidelines serve (FSANZ AUSNUT 2023).
| Nutrient | In 40 g | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 542 kJ (130 kcal) | 1,356 kJ |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 27.9 g |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 23.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.0 g | 15.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg | 550 mg |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 800 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Protein relative to energy: 2.1 g per 100 kJ. This ratio is the same at any amount.
Quick FAQ
How many calories are in cheese?
Cheese, cheddar, natural, reduced fat (~25%) contains approximately 324 calories (1,356 kJ) per 100g, according to the Australian Food Composition Database.
How much protein is in cheese?
There are 27.9g of protein per 100g of cheese, cheddar, natural, reduced fat (~25%).
How much sugar is in cheese?
Cheese, cheddar, natural, reduced fat (~25%) contains 0g of total sugars per 100g, making it low in sugar.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese, cheddar, natural, reduced fat (~25%) has 23.4g of total fat per 100g.
Complete Nutrient Profile
Every measured nutrient, grouped by category. Tap a nutrient to see the 50 richest foods for it.
Energy
2 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy with dietary fibre | 1,356 kJ |
| Energy, without dietary fibre | 1,356 kJ |
Proximates
8 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 41.7 g |
| Protein | 27.9 g |
| Nitrogen | 4.5 g |
| Fat, total | 23.4 g |
| Total dietary fibre | 0 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, without sugar alcohols | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, with sugar alcohols | 0 g |
Carbohydrates
10 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Fructose | 0 g |
| Glucose | 0 g |
| Sucrose | 0 g |
| Maltose | 0 g |
| Lactose | 0 g |
| Galactose | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Free sugars | 0 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
Minerals
13 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 800 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg |
| Iodine | 18.0 ug |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 32.0 mg |
| Manganese | 0.04 mg |
| Phosphorus | 570 mg |
| Potassium | 110 mg |
| Selenium | 16.9 ug |
| Sodium | 550 mg |
| Zinc | 3.9 mg |
| Retinol | 150 ug |
| Vitamin A retinol equivalents | 173 ug |
Vitamins
23 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Alpha-carotene | 0 ug |
| Beta-carotene | 140 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin | 0 ug |
| Beta-carotene equivalents | 140 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.40 mg |
| Niacin | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin derived from tryptophan | 4.1 mg |
| Niacin derived equivalents | 4.3 mg |
| Pyridoxine | 0.04 mg |
| Cobalamin | 1.9 ug |
| Folate, natural | 52.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0 ug |
| Total folates | 52.0 ug |
| Dietary folate equivalents | 52.0 ug |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Cholecalciferol | 0.17 ug |
| Ergocalciferol | 0.05 ug |
| 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol | 0.06 ug |
| 25-hydroxy ergocalciferol | 0.02 ug |
| Vitamin D3 equivalents | 0.59 ug |
| Alpha tocopherol | 0.40 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.40 mg |
Fatty Acids
34 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| C4 | 0.97 g |
| C6 | 0.56 g |
| C8 | 0.31 g |
| C10 | 0.71 g |
| C12 | 0.81 g |
| C13 | 0 g |
| C14 | 2.6 g |
| C15 | 0.28 g |
| C16 | 6.4 g |
| C17 | 0.16 g |
| C18 | 2.3 g |
| C19 | 0.02 g |
| C20 | 0.04 g |
| C22 | 0.02 g |
| C24 | 0 g |
| Total saturated fatty acids | 15.1 g |
| C14:1 | 0.24 g |
| C15:1 | 0 g |
| C16:1 | 0.33 g |
| C17:1 | 0.06 g |
| C18:1 | 4.8 g |
| C20:1 | 0.07 g |
| C22:1 | 0 g |
| Total monounsaturated fatty acids | 5.5 g |
| C18:2w6 | 0.45 g |
| C18:3w3 | 0.27 g |
| C18:4w3 | 248 mg |
| C20:5w3 | 26.5 mg |
| C22:5w3 | 35.4 mg |
| C22:6w3 | 0 mg |
| Total polyunsaturated fatty acids | 1.0 g |
| Total long chain omega 3 fatty acids | 61.9 mg |
| Total undifferentiated fatty acids | 0 mg |
| Total trans fatty acids | 491 mg |
Amino Acids
1 nutrient| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 239 mg |
Organic Acids
6 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Acetic acid | 0.20 g |
| Citric acid | 0.10 g |
| Lactic acid | 0.80 g |
| Malic acid | 0 g |
| Propionic acid | 0 g |
| Quinic acid | 0 g |
Other
3 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Ash | 4.1 g |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 85.0 mg |
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Source and method
Nutrient values: Australian Food Composition Database (AFCD) Release 3, per 100 g of edible portion. Standard serves and household measures: AUSNUT 2023 food measures and Australian Dietary Guidelines profiles. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Used under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Portion values on this site are calculated from the per 100 g figures.
Food key: F002413. Derivation of the nutrient profile: Analysed.