Calories in cheddar, by the slice and the cup
69 calories in a 17 g slice
A 17 g slice of cheddar has 69 calories. Cheddar has 408 calories per 100 g, so thicker slices add up quickly.
Pre-sliced packs vary. USDA's sharp cheddar comes in a 28 g slice that's an ounce, with 115 calories.
USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, cheddar. USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, cheddar, sharp, sliced. Source checked September 29, 2026.
A cup of shredded cheddar
A cup of shredded cheddar weighs 105 g and has 428 calories. A recipe might call for a whole cup, so divide its 428 calories by the number of servings.
Melting it over chicken breast or making a grilled cheese? Chicken breast and white bread have their own pages.
| Portion | Weight | Calories kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Fiber g | Sugar g | Sodium mg | Caffeine mg | Portion source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A slice of cheddar | 17 g | 69 | 4 | 0.4 | 5.8 | Not reported | Not reported | 111.2 | Not reported | USDA portion, 1 slice |
| A cup of shredded cheddar | 105 g | 428 | 24.5 | 2.6 | 35.7 | Not reported | Not reported | 686.7 | Not reported | USDA portion, 1 cup, shredded |
| 1 oz slice sharp cheddar | 28 g | 115 | 6.8 | 0.6 | 9.5 | 0 | 0.1 | 180.3 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 slice, 1 oz |
| A slice of reduced-fat cheddar | 21 g | 66 | 5.7 | 0.6 | 4.3 | 0 | 0.1 | 131.9 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 slice |
USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, cheddar. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Mostly fat and protein
A slice of cheddar has 5.8 g of fat, 4 g of protein and 0.4 g of carbs, with 111.2 mg of sodium.
USDA's cheddar record doesn't report fiber or sugar, so those rows are left out rather than guessed.
Comparing it with other dairy? Greek yogurt, whole milk and cottage cheese each have a page, and the full list of calorie references has more.
| Nutrient | A slice of cheddar | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 69 kcal | 408 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 23.3 g |
| Carbs | 0.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 5.8 g | 34 g |
| Sodium | 111.2 mg | 654 mg |
USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, cheddar. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Sharp, regular and reduced-fat
Sharp cheddar has 410 calories per 100 g and regular cheddar has 408, so pick whichever you like the taste of.
Reduced-fat cheddar is where the number changes. It has 316 calories and 20.4 g of fat per 100 g, against 34 g of fat in regular cheddar. A 21 g slice of it has 66 calories.
| Preparation | Weight | Calories kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Fiber g | Sugar g | Sodium mg | Caffeine mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar cheese | 100 g | 408 | 23.3 | 2.4 | 34 | Not reported | Not reported | 654 | Not reported |
| Reduced-fat cheddar | 100 g | 316 | 27.4 | 2.7 | 20.4 | 0 | 0.3 | 628 | 0 |
| Sharp cheddar, sliced | 100 g | 410 | 24.3 | 2.1 | 33.8 | 0 | 0.3 | 644 | 0 |
USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, cheddar. USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat. USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, cheddar, sharp, sliced. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Weigh cheese you cut yourself
Cheese cut from a block is hard to judge by eye. Weigh what you cut and enter the grams below. The calculator uses regular cheddar.
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17 g has about 69 calories.
USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, cheddar. Source checked September 29, 2026.
How many calories are in an ounce of cheddar?
A 1 oz slice of sharp cheddar, 28 g, has 115 calories. Regular cheddar is almost the same by weight, 408 calories per 100 g against 410.
USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, cheddar. USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, cheddar, sharp, sliced. Source checked September 29, 2026.
How much protein does cheddar have?
Cheddar has 23.3 g of protein per 100 g. A 17 g slice has 4 g, and a cup of shredded cheddar has 24.5 g.
USDA FoodData Central. Cheese, cheddar. Source checked September 29, 2026.
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