Cheese, cheddar
FDC 173414cup, diced (132 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 37 · +2 vs Dairy & eggs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, cheddar is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 37 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 25 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (55% DV), an excellent source of protein (46% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (37% DV). Most of its 403 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (653 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (18.9 g per 100 g).
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 kcal | 20% |
| Total fat | 33 g | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 19 g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 28% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.48 g | |
| Protein | 23 g | 46% |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 710 mg | 55% |
| Iron | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 337 µg | 37% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71 mg | 5% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 532 kcal | 27% |
| Total fat | 44 g | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 25 g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 862 mg | 37% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.63 g | |
| Protein | 30 g | 60% |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 937 mg | 72% |
| Iron | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 445 µg | 49% |
| Vitamin E | 0.94 mg | 6% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173414Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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