Cheese: calories and nutrition facts
Calories in cheese per 100 g and per typical portion, from the MacroLab food catalog.
402kcal per 100 g
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To burn these 402 calories:
- 94minWalking (5 km/h)
- 40minRunning (8 km/h)
- 48minCycling (16–19 km/h)
- 55minSwimming
Times use the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Calories per portion
Common portions from the MacroLab catalog, next to the 100 g reference.
| Portion | kcal |
|---|---|
| 100 g | 402 |
Can cheese make you gain weight?
At 402 kcal per 100 g, this is a food with high energy density: just 25 g gives 100 kcal.
Calories add up fast in a small volume, so measuring helps: 100 g already has 402 kcal.
No single food makes you gain weight. What matters is your total calories over days and weeks compared with what you burn.
Cheese vs other foods in “Eggs and dairy”
It has 185% more calories than the average food in “Eggs and dairy” (141 kcal per 100 g).
| Per 100 g | This food | Group average |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 402 kcal | 141 kcal |
Related foods
Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 100 g of cheese?
- 100 g has 402 kcal. That means about 25 g for every 100 kcal.
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Data from the MacroLab food catalog, updated September 26, 2026. Values vary by variety and brand; check the label of the product you buy.