Cheddar
Moderate nutritional value
Firm aged cheddar cheese, values as sold.
Cheddar is a firm cow's-milk cheese from England, now made worldwide and aged from a few months (mild) to more than a year (sharp or mature); it is sliced for sandwiches, grated over dishes and melted into sauces. A 30 g serving has about 120 kcal, 7 g of protein and 10 g of fat, nearly 6 g of it saturated, with about 210 mg of calcium, 195 mg of sodium and some vitamin A and selenium. Aged cheddar contains almost no lactose.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22.9g | 40.9% |
| Fat | 33.3g | 47.6% |
| Carbs | 3.4g | 1.1% |
| Simple Sugars | 1.19g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 2.21g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 37g | 1.5% |
| Calories | 403 | 17.9% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 18.87 | g | 94.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 9.39 | g | 37.6% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.94 | g | 7.2% |
| Omega-3 | 0.282 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 10 | mg | 1.1% |
| DHA | 1 | mg | 0.1% |
| Omega-6 | 0.658 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 1.16 | g | 58.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.71 | mg |
| Selenium | 28.5 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 337 | mcg | 37.4% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.029 | mg | 2.4% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.428 | mg | 32.9% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.06 | mg | 0.4% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.066 | mg | 3.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 27 | mcg | 6.8% |
| vitamin B12 | 1.1 | mcg | 45.8% |
| vitamin D | 0.6 (24 IU) | mcg | 4.0% |
| vitamin E | 0.71 | mg | 4.7% |
| vitamin K | 2.4 | mcg | 2.0% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 710 | mg | 71.0% |
| iron | 0.14 | mg | 0.8% |
| magnesium | 27 | mg | 6.8% |
| phosphorus | 455 | mg | 65.0% |
| potassium | 76 | mg | 2.9% |
| sodium | 653 | mg | 28.4% |
| zinc | 3.64 | mg | 33.1% |
| copper | 0.03 | mg | 3.3% |
| manganese | 0.027 | mg | 1.2% |
| selenium | 28.5 | mcg | 51.8% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 670 | mg | 95.7% | 174% |
| Isoleucine | 1216 | mg | 86.9% | 168% |
| Leucine | 2295 | mg | 84.1% | 156% |
| Lysine | 1921 | mg | 91.5% | 166% |
| Methionine | 689 | mg | 65.6% | 124% |
| Phenylalanine | 2429 | mg | 138.8% | 246% |
| Threonine | 1029 | mg | 98.0% | 171% |
| Tryptophan | 303 | mg | 108.2% | 190% |
| Valine | 1538 | mg | 84.5% | 160% |
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