CHEDDAR SHREDS
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
CHEDDAR SHREDS by Daiya scores 7/10 for Brain Health based on brain-healthy ingredients: turmeric.
CHEDDAR SHREDS by Daiya provides 300 calories, 3.3g protein, 20.0g fat, and 26.7g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.1g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Brain Health, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (13.3g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
CHEDDAR SHREDS by Daiya sits near the middle of the cheese category with 300 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321). Low protein at just 3.3g per 100g — well below the 26.3g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 300 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 3.3g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 3.3g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 13.3g per 100g
- •Sodium: 800mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 13.3g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 800mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1600mg — roughly 70% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If CHEDDAR SHREDS doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cheese category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
filtered water, tapioca starch, coconut oil, non-gmo expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, vegan natural flavors, potato protein isolate, sea salt, tricalcium phosphate, lactic acid (vegan), whole algal flour, yeast extract, konjac gum, xanthan gum, annatto (color), turmeric (color), inactive yeast, potassium chloride,😘