🧀 Red Leicester has 400 calories per 100 g — 112 in 1 slice
Dairy & Eggs · Serving: 1 slice (28 g) · Values are USDA-based estimates.
per 100 g
per serving (1 slice)
macros per 100 g
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (28 g) | % Daily Value (per 100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 112 kcal | 20% |
| Protein | 25 g | 7 g | 50% |
| Carbs | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0.2% |
| Fat | 33 g | 9.2 g | 42.3% |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 1% |
| Sodium | 650 mg | 182 mg | 28.3% |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 25.2 mg | 1.9% |
| Calcium | 700 mg | 196 mg | 53.8% |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 0.2 mg | 3.9% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is based on US Daily Values (calories 2000, protein 50 g, carbs 275 g, fat 78 g, fibre 28 g, sugar 50 g, sodium 2300 mg, potassium 4700 mg, calcium 1300 mg, iron 18 mg, vitamin C 90 mg). A dash means the value is not available for this food, not zero.
Is Red Leicester healthy?
With 400 calories and 25g protein per 100 g, Red Leicester sits in the higher-calorie range for everyday foods. As with any single food, what matters most is the overall pattern of what you eat across the day.
This is general information about the food's nutrition profile, not medical or dietary advice for any individual.
How it fits your goals
- General eating: at 400 kcal per 100 g, a serving of 1 slice contributes 112 kcal — easy to slot into a day once you know the number.
- Protein focus: 25g protein per 100 g (7g per serving) — a strong protein choice.
- Lower-carb eating: 0.5g carbs per 100 g — relatively low in carbs.
General information only — not a personal diet plan.
Similar foods
Compared with Red Leicester (400 kcal / 100 g): Cheddar Cheese has 403 kcal per 100 g. Crème Fraîche has 393 kcal per 100 g. Compare any two foods →
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Red Leicester?
Red Leicester has 400 calories per 100 g, and 112 calories in 1 slice (28 g).
How much protein is in Red Leicester?
25g protein per 100 g, or 7g per serving.
How much sugar is in Red Leicester?
0.5g sugar per 100 g, or 0.1g per serving.
What is a serving of Red Leicester?
On this page, a serving is 1 slice (28 g). Per-serving values are calculated as the per-100 g value × grams ÷ 100.