Calories in cheddar cheese

About 121 kcal in a 30 g portion — small amounts add up quickly.

Estimate per serving

30 g cheddar cheese

Calories

121 kcal

Protein

7 g

Carbs

0.4 g

Fat

10 g

Values are widely-accepted estimates and vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation and portion size.

Common serving sizes

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 thin slice (~20 g)81 kcal4.6 g0.3 g6.7 g
Generous grated handful (~50 g)202 kcal11.6 g0.6 g16.6 g
30 g reduced-fat cheddar80 kcal9 g0.3 g4.5 g

Is cheddar cheese good for meal planning?

Cheese is calorie-dense, which makes it easy to over-portion when grating, snacking or topping meals. Weighing it once or twice gives you a realistic feel for what 30 g actually looks like.

Reduced-fat cheddar is a reasonable swap if you eat cheese often. Strong cheese in smaller amounts is also a good way to keep flavour while cutting calories.

How to use cheddar cheese in a meal plan

  • Small portion grated over a baked potato or chilli
  • Cubes paired with apple as a snack
  • Light cheese-and-tomato omelette
  • Sprinkled into salads instead of dressing

How to track cheddar cheese in GudFude

GudFude is a calorie tracker and meal planner. Add cheddar cheese to a meal, pick the serving size that matches what you ate, and your daily totals update instantly. You can save it as a favourite so logging it next time takes one tap.

GudFude shows estimates for general guidance only. It is not medical advice and does not claim to publish a verified global food database. Check packet labels when accuracy matters.

Frequently asked questions

+How many calories in a slice of cheddar?
A typical thin 20 g slice is around 81 kcal.
+Is cheese bad for weight loss?
No, just calorie-dense. Portion control and weighing helps more than cutting it out completely.
+Is reduced-fat cheddar worth it?
If you eat cheese daily, the calorie savings add up. Many people prefer a smaller amount of full-fat cheese for taste.
+Are these calorie values exact?
No. They are widely-accepted estimates for a typical portion. Exact calories vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation method and portion size. Use the value on your packet when you have one.