Cheddar Cheese Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 30 March 2026

One slice of cheddar cheese contains 50.2 calories, 3.5g protein, 2.4g carbs, and 2.9g fat. Cheddar Cheese is a dairy product. It is a good source of protein and rich in calcium.

50.2

cal

2.4g

carbs

3.5g

protein

2.9g

fat

0g

fiber

1.6g

sugar

Vitamins in Cheddar Cheese

Per Slice ~21g

Vitamin A
23.9mcg
3%
Vitamin E
0.06mg
<1%
Vitamin K
0.57mcg
<1%
Vitamin B6
0.03mg
1%
Vitamin B12
0.08mcg
4%
Thiamin (B1)
0.01mg
<1%
Niacin (B3)
0.03mg
<1%
Folate
1.47mcg
<1%

Minerals in Cheddar Cheese

Per Slice ~21g

Calcium
118mg
9%
Iron
0.07mg
<1%
Magnesium
6.09mg
1%
Phosphorus
150mg
12%
Potassium
50.8mg
1%
Sodium
282mg
12%
Zinc
0.54mg
5%
Selenium
3.19mcg
6%
Copper
6.3mcg
<1%

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