Dairy & eggs

Cheese, cheddar

FDC 173414cup, diced (132 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 37 · +2 vs Dairy & eggs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, cheddar is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 37 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 25 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (55% DV), an excellent source of protein (46% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (37% DV). Most of its 403 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (653 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (18.9 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 22.9 g · 23%Carb 3.4 g · 3%Fat 33.3 g · 74%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories403 kcal20%
Total fat33 g43%
Saturated fat19 g95%
Cholesterol99 mg33%
Sodium653 mg28%
Carbohydrate3.4 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.48 g
Protein23 g46%
Potassium76 mg2%
Calcium710 mg55%
Iron0.14 mg1%
Magnesium27 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A337 µg37%
Vitamin E0.71 mg5%

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FDC 173414

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Calcium55% DV
Protein46% DV
Vitamin A37% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density37 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g23 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g653 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Cheese, brickDensity 37 vs 37EggnogDensity 38 vs 37Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin DDensity 38 vs 37

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