Cheese nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Cheese, cheddar
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Cheese
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
27 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 slice (1 oz) (28 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
16.5 (acidic )
Calories
404
Fats
Calcium
Saturated Fat
Phosphorus
Cholesterol
Explanation: This food contains more Fats than 95% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (5%) which contain more Fats, this food itself is rich in Fats more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Calcium, Saturated Fat, Phosphorus and Cholesterol
Cheese Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
46%
Daily Value: 46%
22.87 g of 50 g
Fats:
51%
Daily Value: 51%
33.31 g of 65 g
Carbs:
1%
Daily Value: 1%
3.09 g of 300 g
Water:
2%
Daily Value: 2%
37.02 g of 2,000 g
Other:
3.71 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
404
% Daily Value*
51%
Total Fat
33g
95%
Saturated Fat
19g
33%
Cholesterol
99mg
27%
Sodium
653mg
1%
TotalCarbohydrate
3g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
23g
Vitamin D
24mcg
6%
Calcium
710mg
71%
Iron
0mg
0%
Potassium
76mg
2%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
710 mg of 1,000 mg
71%
Iron:
0.14 mg of 18 mg
1%
Magnesium:
27 mg of 400 mg
7%
Phosphorus:
455 mg of 1,000 mg
46%
Potassium:
76 mg of 3,500 mg
2%
Sodium:
653 mg of 2,400 mg
27%
Zinc:
3.64 mg of 15 mg
24%
Copper:
0.03 mg of 2 mg
2%
Manganese:
0.027 mg of 2 mg
1%
Selenium:
28.5 µg of 70 µg
41%
Choline:
16.5 mg of 550 mg
3%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
710 mg
TOP 5%
Phosphorus
455 mg
TOP 10%
Sodium
653 mg
TOP 14%
Zinc
3.64 mg
TOP 26%
Selenium
28.5 mg
TOP 34%
Magnesium
27 mg
TOP 37%
Manganese
0.027 mg
TOP 73%
Choline
16.5 mg
TOP 78%
Potassium
76 mg
TOP 88%
Copper
0.03 mg
TOP 89%
Iron
0.14 mg
TOP 91%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1242 IU of 5,000 IU
25%
Vitamin E :
0.71 mg of 20 mg
4%
Vitamin D:
0.6 µg of 10 µg
6%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.029 mg of 2 mg
2%
Vitamin B2:
0.428 mg of 2 mg
25%
Vitamin B3:
0.059 mg of 20 mg
0%
Vitamin B5:
0.41 mg of 10 mg
4%
Vitamin B6:
0.066 mg of 2 mg
3%
Folate, total:
27 µg of 400 µg
7%
Vitamin B12:
1.1 µg of 6 µg
18%
Vitamin K:
2.4 µg of 80 µg
3%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B2
0.428 µg
TOP 17%
Vitamin A
1242 µg
TOP 18%
Vitamin B12
1.1 µg
TOP 40%
Folate, total
27 µg
TOP 44%
Vitamin D
0.6 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin E
0.71 µg
TOP 51%
Vitamin K
2.4 µg
TOP 63%
Vitamin B5
0.41 µg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B6
0.066 µg
TOP 73%
Vitamin B1
0.029 µg
TOP 83%
Vitamin B3
0.059 µg
TOP 94%
Vitamin C
0 µg
TOP 100%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
547 mg of 280 mg
195%
Threonine:
1044 mg of 1,050 mg
99%
Isoleucine:
1206 mg of 1,400 mg
86%
Leucine:
1939 mg of 2,730 mg
71%
Lysine:
1025 mg of 2,100 mg
49%
Methionine:
547 mg of 1,050 mg
52%
Phenylalanine:
1074 mg of 1,750 mg
61%
Valine:
1404 mg of 1,820 mg
77%
Histidine:
547 mg of 700 mg
78%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
Carbohyrates breakdown for Cheese
Starch:
g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Fiber content / ratio for Cheese
Sugars:
0.48 g
Fiber:
0 g
All nutrients for Cheese per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 54% | 17% | 22.87g |
8.1 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 51% | 5% | 33.31g |
Equal to Cheese
|
| Carbs | 1% | 65% | 3.09g |
9.1 times less than Rice 
|
| Calories | 16% | 14% | 404kcal |
8.6 times more than Orange 
|
| Fructose | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A 
|
| Sugars | 1% | 71% | 0.48g |
18.7 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A
|
| Calcium | 71% | 5% | 710mg |
5.7 times more than Milk
|
| Iron | 1% | 91% | 0.14mg |
18.6 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 7% | 37% | 27mg |
5.2 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 65% | 10% | 455mg |
2.5 times more than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 2% | 88% | 76mg |
1.9 times less than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 27% | 14% | 653mg |
1.3 times more than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 33% | 26% | 3.64mg |
1.7 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 0% | 89% | 0.03mg |
4.7 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 25% | 18% | 1242IU |
13.5 times less than Carrot 
|
| Vitamin E | 5% | 51% | 0.71mg |
2.1 times less than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 6% | 47% | 0.6µg |
3.7 times less than Egg 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 2% | 83% | 0.03mg |
9.2 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 25% | 17% | 0.43mg |
3.3 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0% | 94% | 0.06mg |
162.3 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 4% | 64% | 0.41mg |
2.8 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 3% | 73% | 0.07mg |
1.8 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 7% | 44% | 27µg |
2.3 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 18% | 40% | 1.1µg |
1.6 times more than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 3% | 63% | 2.4µg |
42.3 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 42% | 0.55mg |
1.8 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 55% | 1.04mg |
1.5 times more than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 52% | 1.21mg |
1.3 times more than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 55% | 1.94mg |
1.3 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 71% | 1.03mg |
2.3 times more than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 62% | 0.55mg |
5.7 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 51% | 1.07mg |
1.6 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 48% | 1.4mg |
1.4 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 66% | 0.55mg |
1.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 33% | 12% | 99mg |
3.8 times less than Egg
|
| Trans Fat | 0% | 45% | 0.92g |
16.2 times less than Margarine 
|
| Saturated Fat | 94% | 6% | 18.87g |
3.2 times more than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 17% | 9.25g |
1.1 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 38% | 1.42g |
33.2 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.