🧀 Protein in Cheddar
Cheddar has 25 g of protein per 100 g, along with 402 kcal, 1.3 g carbs and 33 g fat. That means 25% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the dairy group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
25 g
Calories
402
Carbs
1.3 g
Fats
33 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 121 | 7.5 g | 0.4 g | 9.9 g |
| 50 g | 201 | 12.5 g | 0.7 g | 16.5 g |
| 100 g | 402 | 25 g | 1.3 g | 33 g |
| 150 g | 603 | 37.5 g | 2 g | 49.5 g |
| 200 g | 804 | 50 g | 2.6 g | 66 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Peanuts — 25.8 g per 100 g
- Comté — 26 g per 100 g
- Emmental — 28 g per 100 g
- Mozzarella — 28 g per 100 g
- Gruyère — 30 g per 100 g
Similar dairy foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in cheddar?
- Cheddar contains 25 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 402 kcal, 1.3 g carbs and 33 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of cheddar?
- A 200 g portion of cheddar gives about 50 g protein and 804 calories.
- Is cheddar a good protein source?
- It contributes protein, but only about 25% of its calories come from protein, so treat it as a supporting food rather than your main protein anchor.
- How many calories are in 30 g of cheddar?
- 30 g of cheddar has roughly 121 calories, 7.5 g protein, 0.4 g carbs and 9.9 g fat.