Glucose: LowNOVA 2

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.

Nutrition per 100g

NutrientPer 100gPer serving
Energy415 kcal / 1723 kJ125 kcal
Protein24.9g7.5g
Carbohydrates2g0.6g
of which sugars0.1g
Fat34.2g10.3g
of which saturated21.3g
Fibre0g
Salt1.77g

Serving size: 30g (matchbox-sized piece) · Source: Tesco product page, October 2025

Glucose impact

Low

Glucose risk

Cheddar contains virtually zero carbohydrate (around 0.1–2 g per 100 g), so it has negligible impact on blood glucose levels.

Processing level

Processed culinary ingredient / Processed food

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

£2.55*NOVA 2 (processed culinary ingredient)
£2.55*NOVA 2 (processed culinary ingredient)
£2.55*NOVA 2 (processed culinary ingredient)
£2.85*NOVA 2 (processed culinary ingredient)
£2.85*NOVA 2 (processed culinary ingredient)

*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.

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