Calories in common portions
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inch | 17 g | 69 | 3.9 g | 0.6 g | 5.7 g |
| 1 slice (1 oz) | 28 g | 113 | 6.4 g | 0.9 g | 9.3 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 114 | 6.5 g | 1 g | 9.4 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 403 | 22.9 g | 3.4 g | 33.3 g |
| 1 cup, shredded | 113 g | 455 | 25.8 g | 3.8 g | 37.6 g |
| 1 cup, diced | 132 g | 532 | 30.2 g | 4.4 g | 44 g |
| 1 cup, melted | 244 g | 983 | 55.8 g | 8.2 g | 81.3 g |
Where the calories come from
Shares use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrate and 9 for fat, so they may not match USDA’s calorie total exactly. Try the macro calculator.
Good to know
- Shredded cheese is easy to over-pour. A cup of shredded cheddar (113 g) has about 455 calories.
- A 1-inch cube (17 g) has about 69 calories.
- One ounce contains about 185.1 mg of sodium.
Compare per 100 g
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar cheese (this page) | 403 | 22.9 g | 3.4 g | 33.3 g |
| Whole milk | 61 | 3.2 g | 4.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Greek yogurt | 73 | 10 g | 3.9 g | 1.9 g |
Source
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2019): Cheese, cheddar (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) (FDC ID 173414) ↗. Values are per 100 g of edible portion; Calorify scaled them to each portion and rounded the results.
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