Cheese, white, average
Last updated 3 Nov 2026
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White cheese is a milk product, and the figures here represent an average of Cheshire, Lancashire and Wensleydale cheeses. It mainly provides fat and protein, along with calcium and other vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 32g of fat, including 21g of saturated fat, 24g of protein and 544mg of calcium.
Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. The saturated fat and salt content are relevant for people monitoring their intake of these nutrients. Fat also contributes to the cheese’s energy content. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 381 kcal |
Energy | 1580 kJ |
Fat | 32g |
of which saturates | 21g |
Carbohydrate | 0.1g |
of which sugars | 0.1g |
0g | |
24g | |
Salt | 1.3g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 41g |
Cholesterol | 90mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
389µg | |
0.2µg | |
0.62mg | |
Trace | |
0.02mg | |
0.46mg | |
0.1mg | |
0.08mg | |
1.6µg | |
39µg | |
544mg | |
0.3mg | |
22mg | |
408mg | |
82mg | |
Sodium | 502mg |
3.5mg | |
0.03mg | |
3µg | |
41µg |
Other types of cheese
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
320 kcal | 21g | 26g | 0g | |
411 kcal | 25g | 35g | 0g | |
252 kcal | 5.3g | 24g | 0g | |
153 kcal | 9.8g | 11g | 0g | |
99 kcal | 12g | 3.6g | 0g | |
362 kcal | 20g | 31g | – | |
380 kcal | 23g | 32g | 0g | |
304 kcal | 17g | 26g | – | |
343 kcal | 20g | 29g | 0g | |
375 kcal | 23g | 31g | – | |
290 kcal | 22g | 23g | 0g | |
314 kcal | 28g | 22g | 0g | |
273 kcal | 33g | 16g | 0g | |
416 kcal | 25g | 35g | 0g | |
103 kcal | 9.4g | 6g | 0g | |
68 kcal | 11g | 1.5g | 0g | |
342 kcal | 21g | 29g | 0g | |
402 kcal | 24g | 34g | – | |
394 kcal | 18g | 36g | 0g | |
413 kcal | 24g | 35g | 0g |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Average of Cheshire, Lancashire and Wensleydale). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.