Cheddar Cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Cheddar Cheese by Great Value scores 6/10 for Weight Loss based on good protein for satiety.
Cheddar Cheese by Great Value provides 290 calories, 12.9g protein, 22.6g fat, and 9.7g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 4.4g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 12.9g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (1442mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Contains 6 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Cheddar Cheese by Great Value sits near the middle of the cheese category with 290 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321). Low protein at just 12.9g per 100g — well below the 26.3g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 290 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 12.9g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 6.5g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 9.7g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1442mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 9.7g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 1442mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2884mg — roughly 125% 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 Cheese 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
Whey, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), soybean oil, sodium phosphate, contains less than 2% of: whey protein concentrate, salt, carrageenan, sodium citrate, natural flavor, glucono-delta-lactone, lactic acid, sorbic acid ( a preservative), artificial color (yellow #5 and yellow #6).