Ingredient

Yellow Cheddar Cheese

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

This cheese is widely used for its distinct sharp flavor and firm yet creamy …

What it is

Yellow cheddar cheese is a hard, natural cheese made from cow's milk. Its characteristic yellow color often comes from annatto extract, a natural food coloring, or from beta-carotene in the cow's diet. The cheese is produced by curdling milk, pressing the curds to remove whey, and then aging the solid cheese.

Why it's used

This cheese is widely used for its distinct sharp flavor and firm yet creamy texture when melted. It is a popular ingredient in sandwiches, pizzas, macaroni and cheese, and various baked goods. It adds flavor, richness, and a desirable melt characteristic to many dishes.

Health notes

As a dairy product, cheddar cheese is regulated by the FDA as a food, not as a food additive. It is a source of protein and calcium, which are important nutrients. However, it also contains saturated fat and sodium; the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg.

Allergen info

Yellow cheddar cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

Products containing Yellow Cheddar Cheese

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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Thin Crust Pizza, Southwest Style Pizza High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 209kcal 10.8Protein 7.2Fat 25.2Carbs UNO FOODS INC. Egg Bacon Western Pizzeria & Grill Breakfast, Egg Bacon Western Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 45% DV per serving 271kcal 11.8Protein 14.7Fat 22.4Carbs Heinz Frozen Food Company Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving 265kcal 10.2Protein 11.5Fat 30.5Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Smokehouse Made With Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Canadian Bacon, Italian Sausage, Bacon & Red Onion Pizzeria Style Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 237kcal 9.6Protein 8.9Fat 28.1Carbs

Kraft Heinz Foods Company Buffalo Style Chicken Grilled Cheese, Buffalo Style Chicken Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 238kcal 12.4Protein 8.6Fat 28.1Carbs

Topco Associates, Inc. Smokehouse Mozzarella And Cheddar Cheese, BBQ Sauce, Canadian Bacon, Italian Sausage, Bacon & Red Onion Pizzeria Style Crust Pizza, Smokehouse Pizza High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 237kcal 9.6Protein 9.6Fat 28.1Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Tender Angus Beef Smothered In A Bold & Spicy Texas Style BBQ Sauce, Caramelized Onions, Melted Cheddar, And Smoked Provolone Cheese Between Two Slabs Of Buttery, Golden Brown Bread Grilled Cheese, Smokehouse Angus Beef Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 227kcal 11.4Protein 7.6Fat 28.9Carbs Doreen's Pizza, Inc. Four Cheese & Sausage Pizza With Garlic Butter Sauce (No Red Sauce) Pizza High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 217kcal 10.5Protein 9.8Fat 21.0Carbs Palermo Villa Inc. Palermo's, Pizzeria Hand Tossed Style Medium Crust Pizza, Chicken, Bacon, Ranch, Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Pizza High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 221kcal 11.0Protein 7.3Fat 27.2Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Thin Crust Pizza, Smokehouse Pizza High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 230kcal 8.9Protein 8.2Fat 28.1Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Southern Style Thin Crust Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 206kcal 9.9Protein 7.1Fat 26.2Carbs Fairway Operating Corp. Premium Soup, Tomato Cheddar Other Soups High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 83% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 144kcal 5.6Protein 10.8Fat 7.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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