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
| 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
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
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.
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