Medium Cheddar Cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Medium Cheddar Cheese by Lucerne scores 9/10 for Clean Label based on processed food (nova 3).
Medium Cheddar Cheese by Lucerne provides 406 calories, 21.9g protein, 34.4g fat, and 3.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 5.4g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Blood Sugar, Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 21.9g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Contains no detected additives — a clean ingredient list.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (18.8g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 406 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Medium Cheddar Cheese by Lucerne sits near the middle of the cheese category with 406 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 406 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 21.9g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Saturated fat: 18.8g per 100g
- •Sodium: 656mg 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 18.8g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 656mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1312mg — roughly 57% of the daily limit.
Better Alternatives
Medium Cheddar Cheese is a solid choice in its category. For variety, browse other top-scoring cheese products on NutritionRanked.
Ingredients
Pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto color.