Cheese Low Fat Cheddar or Colby
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Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (24.4g), fat (7g), and carbohydrates (1.9g) per 100g. At 173 calories per 100g, Cheese Low Fat Cheddar or Colby offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is notably high at 873mg per 100g (38% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese Low Fat Cheddar or Colby delivers meaningful amounts of 8 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein58%24.4 g
- Fat37%7 g
- Carbs5%1.9 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 63.1 | G |
| Energy | 173 | KCAL |
| Protein | 24.4 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.0 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.9 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 | G |
| Total Sugars | 0.52 | G |
| Cholesterol | 21.0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.01 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 | MG |
| Niacin | 0.05 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 | MG |
| Folate, total | 11.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.49 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 60.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.06 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.10 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.60 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 415 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0.42 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 484 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 66.0 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 873 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.8 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.02 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.006 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 14.5 | UG |
| Energy | 724 | kJ |
| Ash | 3.6 | G |
| Fluoride, F | 34.9 | UG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.18 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 11.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 11.0 | UG |
| Choline, total | 15.4 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 60.0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 4.0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 207 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 5.0 | IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.10 | UG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.3 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.22 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.06 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.07 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.14 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.10 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.89 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.0 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.87 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.1 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.23 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.9 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.22 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.16 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.07 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.29 | G |
| Threonine | 0.80 | G |
| Isoleucine | 1.4 | G |
| Leucine | 2.1 | G |
| Lysine | 1.9 | G |
| Methionine | 0.59 | G |
| Cystine | 0.11 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 1.2 | G |
| Tyrosine | 1.1 | G |
| Valine | 1.5 | G |
| Arginine | 0.85 | G |
| Histidine | 0.79 | G |
| Alanine | 0.63 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 1.4 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 5.5 | G |
| Glycine | 0.39 | G |
| Proline | 2.5 | G |
| Serine | 1.3 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cubic inch (17g) | 29 | 4.1g | 1.2g | 0.3g |
| slice (1 oz) (28g) | 48 | 6.8g | 2g | 0.5g |
| oz (28.35g) | 49 | 6.9g | 2g | 0.5g |
| cup, shredded (113g) | 195 | 27.5g | 7.9g | 2.2g |
Scaled from Cheese Low Fat Cheddar or Colby's per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Cheese Low Fat Cheddar or Colby is a excellent source of Protein (49% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
- Cheese Low Fat Cheddar or Colby is a excellent source of Sodium (38% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
- Cheese Low Fat Cheddar or Colby is a excellent source of Calcium (32% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
- Cheese Low Fat Cheddar or Colby is a good source of Zinc (17% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
Dietary Considerations
At 873mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese Low Fat Cheddar or Colby should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Cheese Low Fat Cheddar or Colby fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 24.4g protein and only 1.9g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Calcium: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)
- Sodium: top 6% (#496 of 8,262)
- Protein: top 15% (#1,239 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 173439.
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