Better Cheddar Cheese Powder
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Better Cheddar Cheese Powder by King Arthur Flour scores 6/10 for Muscle Building based on high protein content (20g+ per 100g).
Better Cheddar Cheese Powder by King Arthur Flour provides 500 calories, 21.4g protein, 28.6g fat, and 28.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 4.3g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 21.4g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (4143mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High sugar content (21.4g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Better Cheddar Cheese Powder by King Arthur Flour is calorie-dense at 500 kcal per 100g — 56% above the cheese category average of 321. Sugar is a concern at 21.4g per 100g (172% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 500 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 21.4g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 21.4g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Fiber: 0.0g per 100g (category avg: 2.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 28.6g per 100g
- •Sodium: 4143mg 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
- ⚠Sugar content of 21.4g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 28.6g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 4143mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 8286mg — roughly 360% 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 Better Cheddar Cheese Powder doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cheese category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES, WHEY, BUTTERMILK, SALT, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI - CAKING AGENT), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE (PROCESSING AID).