My sharp cheddar real cheese is 110 calories for a 1" cube, one ounce. The powder is 70 calories for 2 Tbls. I just opened it, it's very fine, like cake flour. The taste is fantastic. I was convinced to buy it becaue it was originally marketed as King Arthur. I'm not a baker, but I know that company has an excellent reputation. Friday night is popcorn night, so cheese popcorn it is ! What would I do without this board?