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Cheddar cheese

Protein-dense but fat-denser: an ounce costs 110 kcal, a quarter of it from protein's competitors.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g408 kcal 23.3 g2.4 g 0.0 g34.0 g
Per 100 kcal— 5.7 g0.6 g 0.0 g8.3 g
One ounce · 28 g114 kcal6.5 g0.7 g0.0 g9.5 g

Where the calories come from

protein 23%2%fat 75%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars—
Saturated fat19.2 g
Sodium654 mg · 28% DV
Potassium77 mg · 2% DV
Calcium707 mg · 54% DV
Iron0 mg · 1% DV
Magnesium27 mg · 6% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)316 mcg · 35% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.8 mg · 5% DV
Vitamin B60.07 mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus458 mg · 37% DV
Copper0.03 mg · 3% DV
Potassium : sodium0.1 : 1
Protein6.5 g · 13% DVFiber0.0 g · 0% DVPotassium22 mg · 0% DVCalcium198 mg · 15% DVIron0.0 mg · 0% DVMagnesium7.5 mg · 2% DVSodium183 mg · 8% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 328637 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

129 gfor 30 g protein
525 kcalthose grams cost
0.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsCheddar cheese
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliCheddar cheese
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastCheddar cheese

Rank within meat, fish & dairy

Cod24.3 gShrimp24.2 gCanned tuna22.0 gCrab21.5 gLobster21.3 gEgg white21.0 gTurkey breast20.5 gTilapia20.4 gHalibut20.3 gChicken breast18.8 gScallops18.5 gCheddar cheese5.7 g#54 of 62 in Meat, fish & dairy · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Cheddar cheese0.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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