Calories in 1 Stick of Cheddar Cheese
1 stick of cheddar cheese (28 g) has 116 calories. That is 6% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 6.6 g of protein, 9.6 g of fat and 0.7 g of carbohydrates, a split of 23% protein, 75% fat and 2% carbs. For comparison, 2 sticks of cheddar cheese has 232 calories. Burning 116 calories takes about 21 minutes of brisk walking or 9 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cheddar Cheese calories by serving size
Common amounts of cheddar cheese with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5g | 5 g | 20 | 1.2 g | 1.7 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 cracker-size slice | 9 g | 37 | 2.1 g | 3.1 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 cracker-size slices | 18 g | 74 | 4.2 g | 6.1 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 slice | 21 g | 86 | 4.9 g | 7.1 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 116 | 6.6 g | 9.6 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 stick | 28 g | 116 | 6.6 g | 9.6 g | 0.7 g |
| 2 slices | 42 g | 172 | 9.8 g | 14 g | 1 g |
| 1/2 cup | 57 g | 231 | 13 g | 19 g | 1.4 g |
| 2 sticks | 57 g | 232 | 13 g | 19 g | 1.4 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 409 | 23 g | 34 g | 2.4 g |
| 1 cup | 113 g | 462 | 26 g | 38 g | 2.8 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 464 | 26 g | 39 g | 2.8 g |
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Cheddar Cheese: common questions
How many calories are in 1 stick of cheddar cheese?
1 stick of cheddar cheese weighs about 28 g and has 116 calories.
How much protein is in 1 stick of cheddar cheese?
1 stick of cheddar cheese has 6.6 g of protein, which is 13% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 stick of cheddar cheese?
1 stick of cheddar cheese has 0.7 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much cheddar cheese is 100 calories?
100 calories of cheddar cheese is 24 g, about 2 1/2 cracker-size slices of cheddar cheese.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705709. Original description: Cheese, Cheddar. Portion weights are USDA household measures.