
Mild Cheddar shredded cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Mild Cheddar shredded cheese by Happy Farms by ALDI scores 7/10 for Muscle Building based on moderate protein per calorie.
Mild Cheddar shredded cheese by Happy Farms by ALDI provides 393 calories, 21.4g protein, 32.1g fat, and 7.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 5.5g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Bone Health, Kids / Growing health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 21.4g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (17.9g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Mild Cheddar shredded cheese by Happy Farms by ALDI sits near the middle of the cheese category with 393 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 393 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 21.4g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Saturated fat: 17.9g per 100g
- •Sodium: 643mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 17.9g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 643mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1286mg — roughly 56% 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 Mild Cheddar shredded cheese doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cheese category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
TEAR HERE - RESEALABLE BAG Happy farms® by ALDI MILD CHEDDAR shredded cheese HAPPY FARMS® CHEESES ARE AVAILABLE IN MANY VARIETIES AND STYLES INCLUDING CHEESE BLOCKS, DELI SLICES, SHREDDED CHEESES AND SPREADS ENJOY THEM ALL! Nut ition Faet 16 ser container Serving size Personal Amount Per Serving Calories 10 Total Fat 9g %Daily Value• Saturated Faj 5g 12% Trans Fat 0g 25% Cholesterol 25mg Sodium 180mg Total Carbohydrate 2g Dietary Fiber 0a Total Sugers 0g 8% 8% 1% 0% Includes 0g Added Sugars Protein 6g Vitamin D 02 mcg Calcium 190mg 2% Iron 0mg 15° Potassium 20mg 0° • 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 CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR]) ANTI-CAKING BLEND (POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]) CONTAINS: MILK DIST , SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY: ALDI, BATAVIA, IL 60510 KEEP REFRIGERATED FOR BEST QUALITY, USE OR FREEZE BY DATE ON FRONT ONCE OPENED, USE WITHIN 5 DAYS MAY BE FROZEN FOR UP TO 2 MONTHS BEFORE OPENING, REFREEZING NOT RECOMMENDED ALDI Twice as Nice GUARANTEE how2recye PLASTIC © item replaced © money refunded POUCH GLUTEN FREE