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How much copper is in cheddar cheese?

Copper content of cheddar cheese and how it fits a low-copper diet for Wilson disease（切达奶酪）.

0.033 mgcopper per 100 g

Generally OK

Low copper — usually safe every day · food group: Dairy

Cheese is low in copper.

Can I eat cheddar cheese with Wilson disease?

People with Wilson disease follow a low-copper diet, especially in the first year of treatment, because the body cannot clear excess copper normally. At 0.033 mg per 100 g, cheddar cheese is low in copper and usually safe to eat regularly. How strict your diet needs to be depends on your treatment stage and copper levels, so use this as a guide and confirm with your own clinician or dietitian.

Lower-copper choices in the same group

Yogurt
0.003 mg · Generally OK Milk
0.001 mg · Generally OK Tuna
0.071 mg · Generally OK Cod
0.036 mg · Generally OK

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USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy / Foundation), copper per 100 g edible portion. Category reflects the classic low-copper-diet guidance for Wilson disease. Numbers are factual USDA values; they are not a personal dietary prescription. Always follow the plan agreed with your own clinician or dietitian.