Dairy and Egg Products
Cheese, cheddar, old, light
Per 100 g of the edible portion · CNF 2026
297kcal per 100 g
28.2 gProtein
18.9 gFat
2.6 gCarbohydrate
Energy and macronutrients
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 297 kcal1,242 kJ | — |
| Protein | 28.2 g | — |
| Fat | 18.9 g | 25% |
| of which saturated | 12.4 g | 62% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.7 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | — |
| Carbohydrate | 2.6 g | — |
| of which sugars | 0.21 g | 0% |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 756 mg | 33% |
| Water | 46 g | — |
Minerals
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 93 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 859 mg | 66% |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 546 mg | 44% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.9 mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 36 µg | 66% |
Vitamins
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 150 µg | 17% |
| Beta-carotene | 95 µg | — |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.38 mg | 29% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.04 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3 µg | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
In its food group
Position among 296 foods in “Dairy and Egg Products”
Energy297 kcal · median 180 kcal
Protein28.2 g · median 9.7 g
Fibre0 g · median 0 g
Sugars0.21 g · median 3.7 g
Saturated fat12.4 g · median 3.8 g
Salt1.9 g · median 0.31 g
91% of the foods in the group contain less protein. The thin line marks the group median.
Richest in
Nutrients where 100 g covers the largest share of the daily reference
- Calcium859 mg · 66%
- Selenium36 µg · 66%
- Vitamin B121.3 µg · 56%
- Phosphorus546 mg · 44%
- Zinc3.9 mg · 35%
Other foods in the group
More from “Dairy and Egg Products”
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- Cream, whipping, 32% M.F.292 kcal
- Cheese, strings, mozzarella/marble291 kcal
- Dessert, frozen, ice cream bar, chocolate covered, with nuts303 kcal
- Cheese, edam, mini wheel305 kcal
- Cheese, Italian style blend, shredded, light306 kcal
- Cheese, goat, soft, (more than 55% water, 24% M.F.)288 kcal
- Cheese, strings, mozzarella/marble, with added DHA287 kcal
- Cheese, cream cheese product, plain310 kcal
- Cheese, cheddar and mozzarella blend, shredded, light283 kcal
Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2026 · contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: Food and Drug Regulations, Health Canada.