Nutritional Information for Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar cheese is a calorie-dense, high-fat, high-protein food with virtually no carbohydrates. A typical block of cheddar provides around 415 kcal per 100 g, with 34 g of fat (mostly saturated) and 25 g of protein. It is an excellent source of calcium but is high in saturated fat and salt, so portion control matters.
Cheddar Cheese contains 24.9g protein, 415 calories, 2g carbs and 34.2g fat per 100g.
Nutrition per 100g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 415 kcal / 1723 kJ | 125 kcal |
| Protein | 24.9g | 7.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 0.6g |
| of which sugars | 0.1g | — |
| Fat | 34.2g | 10.3g |
| of which saturated | 21.3g | — |
| Fibre | 0g | — |
| Salt | 1.77g | — |
Serving size: 30g (matchbox-sized piece) · Source: Tesco product page, October 2025
Glucose impact
Cheddar contains virtually zero carbohydrate (around 0.1–2 g per 100 g), so it has negligible impact on blood glucose levels.
Processing level
Plain block cheddar is made from milk, salt, cultures and rennet — a traditional fermentation process. It is classified as NOVA 2 (processed culinary ingredient) or borderline NOVA 3 (processed food) depending on the classification system, but contains no ultra-processed additives.
Cheddar Cheese at Tesco
Source: Tesco product page, October 2025
*Prices were correct at the time of collection and may have since changed. Check Tesco.com for current pricing.
What to watch for when shopping
High in saturated fat (21 g per 100 g) and salt (1.8 g per 100 g). A 30 g serving delivers around a third of the adult daily saturated fat limit. Processed cheese slices and cheese dips may contain emulsifiers and other additives, pushing the NOVA score to 3 or 4.
Check any product yourself
Paste an ingredient list and get an instant NOVA score
Our free NOVA Classifier analyses any ingredient list and flags every ultra-processed marker.
Frequently asked questions
See this automatically while you shop Tesco
SpikeSaver shows nutrition data, NOVA scores, hidden sugars, and glucose impact — right on the Tesco product page.
No more switching between tabs. Get everything you need while you browse.
Install Chrome Extension — Free in BetaChrome extension · Free during beta · Works on Tesco.com