Amount of Iron in Cheddar

Welcome to the nutritional iron content in 11 different types of cheddar, ranging from 0.72 mg to 0.00 mg per 100g. The basic type of cheddar is Cheese, cheddar, where the amount of iron in 100g is 0.14 mg. 0.14 mg of iron per 100g, from Cheese, cheddar corresponds to 1% of the iron RDA. For a typical serving size of 1.000 cup, diced (or 132.00 g) the amount of Iron is 0.18 mg. This corresponds to an RDA percentage of 1%.

The percentage of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for iron is based on a 14 mg RDA level for a mature adult.

Top five cheddar products high in iron

Below is a summary list for the top five cheddar items ranked by the amount or level of iron in 100g.

1. Cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby : 0.72mg (5%RDA)
2. Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby : 0.42mg (3%RDA)
3. Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium : 0.39mg (3%RDA)
4. Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat : 0.36mg (3%RDA)
5. Cheese, american cheddar, imitation : 0.33mg (2%RDA)

Following on from the five top cheddar items or products containing iron we have a more comprehensive break down of Cheese, cheddar, and the highest item containing iron which is Cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby. We also give a comparison of average values, median values and lowest values along with a comparison with other food groups and assess the effects of storage and preparation on the 11 types of cheddar.

At the bottom of the page is the full list for the 11 different types of cheddar based on the content in different servings in grams and oz (and other serving sizes), providing a comprehensive analysis of the iron content in cheddar.

Cheese, cheddar - Nutritional Content and Chart

The full nutrition content, RDA percentages and levels for Cheese, cheddar should be considered along with the iron content.Other important and iron related nutrients are Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. For this 100g serving in your diet, the amount of Energy is 404.00 kcal (20% RDA), the amount of Protein is 22.87 g (41% RDA), the amount of Total Fat is 33.31 g (51% RDA) and the amount of Carbohydrate is 3.09 g (2% RDA). The nutritional content and facts for 100g, which includes Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate is shown in the RDA chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance along with the iron levels in cheddar.

Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Cheese, cheddar has a nutritional value score of 14.00 out of 100.Comparing the iron content and the nutritional density in 100g for Cheese, cheddar; We class this as a medium to low iron content item.In terms of overall nutritional value we class this as an item with a medium nutritional density value.

Amount of iron per 100 Calories

100 calories of cheese, cheddar is a serving size of 0 g, and the amount of Iron is 0 mg (0% RDA). Other important and related nutrients and macronutrients such as Total Fat, in 100 Calories are as follows; Energy 0 kcal (0% RDA), Protein 0 g (0% RDA), Total Fat 0 g (0% RDA), Carbohydrate 0 g (0% RDA). This is shown in the iron RDA percentage chart below, based on 100 Calories, along with the other important nutrients and macro nutrients.

Content per Typical Serving Size 1.000 cup, diced (or 132.00 g)

For the food Cheese, cheddar the typical serving size is 1.000 cup, diced (or 132.00 g) which contains 0.18 mg of Iron. The iron percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 1 %.

To give 100% of the RDA, 100.0 servings of the typical serving size 1.000 cup, diced (or 132.00 g) give the complete RDA. In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Energy content is 533.28 kcal, the Protein content is 30.19 g, the Total Fat content is 43.97 g and the Carbohydrate content is 4.08 g. The percentages are shown below in the iron chart, for the typical serving of iron and the related and important nutritional values.

Macronutrients in Cheese, cheddar

The amount of protein, fat and carbs from this food described above is measured in grams per 100g and grams in a typical serving size (in this case 1.000 cup, diced or 132.00 g), although it is also useful to give the number of calories from protein, fat and carbohydrate which are the most important macronutrients. For this serving in your diet here are the macronutrient calories. From protein the number of calories is 120.8 (kcal).The total calories from carbohydrate is 16.3 (kcal).

Milligrams of iron in cheddar (per 100g)

This list of 11 types of cheddar, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby through to Cheese, cheddar, nonfat or fat free where all food items are ranked by the content or amount per 100g. The nutritional iron content can be scaled by the amount in grams, oz or typical serving sizes. Simply click on a food item or beverage from the list at the bottom of the page to give a full dietary nutritional breakdown to answer the question how much iron in cheddar.

The list below gives the total iron content in the 11 items from the general description 'cheddar' each of which show the iron amount as well as Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. Below, is the top 11 food items shown in the iron chart. This gives a quick and easy dietary comparison for the different items, where each item is listed at the bottom of the page with a nutritional summary.

The corresponding nutritional value for cheddar based on our density score out of 100 (ranked by the amount of iron per 100g) is shown in the below nutritional density chart.

The corresponding Calories for cheddar ranked by the amount of iron per 100g is shown below in the cheddar calories chart.

Average Content for cheddar

The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of iron contained in 100g of cheddar, based on the list below of 11 different items under the general description of cheddar, is 0.28 mg of iron. This average value corresponds to 2 % of the recommended dietary allowance (or RDA) in your diet. The averages for the different nutrients are as follows; the average amount of Energy is 275.45 kcal, the average amount of Protein is 22.52 g, the average amount of Total Fat is 17.83 g and the average amount of Carbohydrate is g.

Median Amount

The median value of Iron is found in Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, fat-free which in 100g contains 0.28 mg of Iron. This corresponds to 2 % of the recommended daily allowance. For this serving the amount of Energy is 148.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 22.50 g, the amount of Total Fat is 0.80 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 13.40 g.

Highest iron Content per 100g

Using the list below for the 11 different cheddar nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of iron is found in Cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby which contains 0.72 mg of iron per 100g. The associated percentage of RDA is 5 %. For this 100g serving the Energy content is 398.00 kcal, the Protein content is 24.35 g, the Total Fat content is 32.62 g, the Carbohydrate content is 1.91 g.

The lowest amount of iron in 100g is in Cheese, cheddar, nonfat or fat free which contains 0.00 mg. This gives as percentage of the recommended daily allowance 0 % of the RDA. For this 100g serving the amount of Energy is 157.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 32.14 g, the amount of Total Fat is 0.00 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 7.14 g.

The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a iron range of 0.72 mg per 100g. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 241 kcal for Energy, 7.79 g for Protein, 32.62 g for Total Fat, 0 g for Carbohydrate.

Highest Amount of iron per Serving

Please remember that the above gives an accurate value in 100g for high iron foods in your diet. For example 100g of Cheese, cheddar contains 0.14 mg of iron. However, there are other factors to consider when you are assessing your nutritional requirements. You should also take into account portion sizes when you are considering the iron nutritional content.

The food with the highest iron content per typical serving is Cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby which contains 0.95 mg in 1.000 cup, diced (or 132.00 g). The percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 7 %. For this serving the Energy content is 525.36 kcal, the Protein content is 32.14 g, the Total Fat content is 43.06 g and the Carbohydrate content is 2.52 g.

Nutritional Information Summary

From the list below you can find a full nutrition facts breakdown for all foods containing iron which can be scaled for different servings and quantities. We have also sorted our complete nutritional information and vitamin database of over 7000 foods, to give a list of foods rich in iron.

Cheddar List, iron Content per 100g 1. Cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby - Iron   Nutritional Value : 14.00 / 100     food group -   Iron (%RDA) Energy (%RDA) Carbohydrate (%RDA) Total Fat (%RDA) Protein (%RDA)   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.72 mg (5%) 398.00 kcal (20%) 1.91 g (1%) 32.62 g (50%) 24.35 g (43%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 cup and diced (or 132.00g):    0.95 mg (7%) 525.36 kcal (26%) 2.52 g (2%) 43.06 g (66%) 32.14 g (57%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 cup and shredded (or 113.00g):   0.81 mg (6%) 449.74 kcal (22%) 2.16 g (2%) 36.86 g (57%) 27.52 g (49%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 oz (or 28.35g):   0.2 mg (1%) 112.83 kcal (6%) 0.54 g (0%) 9.25 g (14%) 6.9 g (12%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 cubic inch (or 17.00g):   0.12 mg (1%) 67.66 kcal (3%) 0.32 g (0%) 5.55 g (9%) 4.14 g (7%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 slice (1 oz) (or 28.00g):   0.2 mg (1%) 111.44 kcal (6%) 0.53 g (0%) 9.13 g (14%) 6.82 g (12%) 2. Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby - Iron   Nutritional Value : 15.00 / 100     food group -   Iron Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.42 mg (3%) 173.00 kcal (9%) 1.91 g (1%) 7.00 g (11%) 24.35 g (43%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 cup and diced (or 132.00g):    0.55 mg (4%) 228.36 kcal (11%) 2.52 g (2%) 9.24 g (14%) 32.14 g (57%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 cup and shredded (or 113.00g):   0.47 mg (3%) 195.49 kcal (10%) 2.16 g (2%) 7.91 g (12%) 27.52 g (49%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 oz (or 28.35g):   0.12 mg (1%) 49.05 kcal (2%) 0.54 g (0%) 1.98 g (3%) 6.9 g (12%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 cubic inch (or 17.00g):   0.07 mg (1%) 29.41 kcal (1%) 0.32 g (0%) 1.19 g (2%) 4.14 g (7%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 slice (1 oz) (or 28.00g):   0.12 mg (1%) 48.44 kcal (2%) 0.53 g (0%) 1.96 g (3%) 6.82 g (12%) 3. Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium - Iron   Nutritional Value : 14.00 / 100     food group -   Iron Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.39 mg (3%) 376.00 kcal (19%) 1.60 g (1%) 31.19 g (48%) 22.20 g (40%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 cup and diced (or 140.00g):    0.55 mg (4%) 526.4 kcal (26%) 2.24 g (2%) 43.67 g (67%) 31.08 g (56%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 cup and shredded (or 113.00g):   0.44 mg (3%) 424.88 kcal (21%) 1.81 g (1%) 35.24 g (54%) 25.09 g (45%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 cubic inch (or 18.00g):   0.07 mg (1%) 67.68 kcal (3%) 0.29 g (0%) 5.61 g (9%) 4 g (7%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 slice (or 21.00g):   0.08 mg (1%) 78.96 kcal (4%) 0.34 g (0%) 6.55 g (10%) 4.66 g (8%) 4. Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat - Iron   Nutritional Value : 15.00 / 100     food group -   Iron Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.36 mg (3%) 176.00 kcal (9%) 10.71 g (8%) 8.88 g (14%) 13.41 g (24%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 piece (or 21.00g):    0.08 mg (1%) 36.96 kcal (2%) 2.25 g (2%) 1.86 g (3%) 2.82 g (5%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 package (or 566.00g):   2.04 mg (15%) 996.16 kcal (50%) 60.62 g (47%) 50.26 g (77%) 75.9 g (136%) 5. Cheese, american cheddar, imitation - Iron   Nutritional Value : 14.00 / 100     food group -   Iron Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.33 mg (2%) 239.00 kcal (12%) 11.60 g (9%) 14.00 g (22%) 16.70 g (30%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 slice (or 21.00g):    0.07 mg (1%) 50.19 kcal (3%) 2.44 g (2%) 2.94 g (5%) 3.51 g (6%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 cubic inch (or 18.00g):   0.06 mg (0%) 43.02 kcal (2%) 2.09 g (2%) 2.52 g (4%) 3.01 g (5%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 cup (or 224.00g):   0.74 mg (5%) 535.36 kcal (27%) 25.98 g (20%) 31.36 g (48%) 37.41 g (67%) 6. Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, fat-free - Iron   Nutritional Value : 16.00 / 100     food group -   Iron Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.28 mg (2%) 148.00 kcal (7%) 13.40 g (10%) 0.80 g (1%) 22.50 g (40%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 cubic inch (or 16.00g):    0.04 mg (0%) 23.68 kcal (1%) 2.14 g (2%) 0.13 g (0%) 3.6 g (6%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 slice (3/4 oz) (or 21.00g):   0.06 mg (0%) 31.08 kcal (2%) 2.81 g (2%) 0.17 g (0%) 4.73 g (8%) 7. Cheese product, pasteurized process, cheddar, reduced fat - Iron   Nutritional Value : 14.00 / 100     food group -   Iron Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.20 mg (1%) 240.00 kcal (12%) 10.60 g (8%) 14.10 g (22%) 17.60 g (31%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 slice 1 oz (or 28.00g):    0.06 mg (0%) 67.2 kcal (3%) 2.97 g (2%) 3.95 g (6%) 4.93 g (9%) 8. Cheese, cheddar, sharp, sliced - Iron   Nutritional Value : 14.00 / 100     food group -   Iron Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.16 mg (1%) 410.00 kcal (21%) 2.13 g (2%) 33.82 g (52%) 24.25 g (43%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 slice (2/3 oz) (or 19.00g):    0.03 mg (0%) 77.9 kcal (4%) 0.4 g (0%) 6.43 g (10%) 4.61 g (8%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 slice (3/4 oz) (or 21.00g):   0.03 mg (0%) 86.1 kcal (4%) 0.45 g (0%) 7.1 g (11%) 5.09 g (9%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 slice (1 oz) (or 28.00g):   0.04 mg (0%) 114.8 kcal (6%) 0.6 g (0%) 9.47 g (15%) 6.79 g (12%) 9. Cheese, cheddar - Iron   Nutritional Value : 14.00 / 100     food group -   Iron Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.14 mg (1%) 404.00 kcal (20%) 3.09 g (2%) 33.31 g (51%) 22.87 g (41%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 cup and diced (or 132.00g):    0.18 mg (1%) 533.28 kcal (27%) 4.08 g (3%) 43.97 g (68%) 30.19 g (54%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 cup and melted (or 244.00g):   0.34 mg (2%) 985.76 kcal (49%) 7.54 g (6%) 81.28 g (125%) 55.8 g (100%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 cup and shredded (or 113.00g):   0.16 mg (1%) 456.52 kcal (23%) 3.49 g (3%) 37.64 g (58%) 25.84 g (46%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 oz (or 28.35g):   0.04 mg (0%) 114.53 kcal (6%) 0.88 g (1%) 9.44 g (15%) 6.48 g (12%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 cubic inch (or 17.00g):   0.02 mg (0%) 68.68 kcal (3%) 0.53 g (0%) 5.66 g (9%) 3.89 g (7%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 slice (1 oz) (or 28.00g):   0.04 mg (0%) 113.12 kcal (6%) 0.87 g (1%) 9.33 g (14%) 6.4 g (11%) 10. Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat - Iron   Nutritional Value : 14.00 / 100     food group -   Iron Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.12 mg (1%) 309.00 kcal (15%) 4.06 g (3%) 20.41 g (31%) 27.35 g (49%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 slice (or 21.00g):    0.03 mg (0%) 64.89 kcal (3%) 0.85 g (1%) 4.29 g (7%) 5.74 g (10%)

iron and Nutritional Values - Top 221 Foods Vegetables leeks, turnip greens, swiss chard, mustard greens, yams, fennel, artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, green beans, brussel sprouts, cabbage, sweet potato, a potato, carrots, lettuce, iceberg lettuce, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, celery, salad, mushrooms, potatoes, baked potato, onions, asparagus, pumpkin, radishes, taro, turnips, okra, rhubarb, sweet corn, cowpeas, seaweed, broadbeans Fruits a banana, an apple, an orange, a peach, apricots, butternut squash, lemon, grapes, watermelon, strawberries, green grapes, kiwi, blueberries, zucchini, figs, honeydew, eggplant, dates, olives, a pear, coconut, cranberries, pomegranate, a mango, pineapple, cherries, cantaloupe, grapefruit, tangerine, nectarines, raisins, plums, tomatoes, chili peppers, chilis, peppers, avocado, cucumber, summer squash, winter squash, papaya, prunes, fruit salad, persimmons Seafood salmon, cod, sardines, shrimp, tuna, fish, tuna salad, halibut, sea bass, scallops, crab, lobster, oysters, herring, haddock, halibut, mackerel, pike, pollock, trout Drinks coffee, apple juice, cranberry juice, red wine, skim milk, white wine, wine, milk, beer, alcohol, coke, soy milk, whole milk, prune juice, tea, a shake, coconut milk, orange juice, energy drinks, soft drinks, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, lemonade Nuts and Seeds chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts, nuts, almonds, sesame seeds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, chestnuts, coconut meat, ginkgo nuts, mixed nuts, macadamia nuts Beans and Lentils soybeans, pinto beans, kidney beans, lentils, black beans, lima beans, navy beans, beets, beans, garbanzo beans, baked beans Meat beef, steak, deer, bacon, chicken, fried chicken, turkey, turkey breast, chicken breast, meatloaf, ham, lamb, sausages, chicken light meat, chicken dark meat, chicken leg, fried chicken, roasted chicken, chicken thigh, chicken wings, duck, goose, pheasant, quail, pigeon, turkey light meat, turkey dark meat, turkey breast, turkey leg, turkey wing, emu, ostrich, frankfurter, pate, pork sausage, salami, bratwurst, pork loin, ground pork, lamb shank, veal, bison, beef liver, beef ribs Fast Foods french fries, pizza, a slice of pizza, hot dog, hamburger, a cheeseburger, a big mac Dairy and Cheese ricotta, yogurt, cottage cheese, an egg, egg whites, goats cheese, cheddar, cheddar cheese, cheese, hard boiled egg, feta cheese, mozzarella, low fat yogurt Bread, Rice, Grains and Pasta rye, millet, flaxseed, barley, buckwheat, whole wheat bread, a bagel, white bread, bread, quinoa, corn, spaghetti, rice, pasta, brown rice, white rice, cooked egg, mexican cheese, fruit yogurt Spreads, Sauces and Herbs hummus, mayonnaise, butter, peanut butter, soy sauce, thyme, basil, rosemary, pepper, coriander, dill, parsley, spices, chili sauce Sweets, Desserts and Snacks popcorn, chips, nachos, a granola bar, saltine crackers, cheesecake, jello, ice cream, doughnuts, chocolate, puddings, frozen yogurt, a snickers bar, croissants, danish pastry, english muffins, blueberry muffins, pie, pop tarts, coffeecake, crackers, potato chips, rice cakes, tortilla chips, fudge, puddings, syrups, dark chocolate, sundae, pretzels, pop tarts Breakfast Cereal granola, cheerios, oatmeal, kelloggs cereals, general mills cereals Miscellaneous spirulina, honey, sugar, brown sugar, tofu, olive oil, garlic, tempeh, oats, salad dressing, tomato soup, mushroom soup, chicken soup, vegetable soup, infant formula, cooking oil, shortening, fish oil, soybean oil, soy protein, gravy, raisins, currants, balsam pear, succotash, macaroni, egg noodles, japanese noodles, macaroni and cheese, burrito