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Cheese Low-sodium Cheddar or Colby

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby

Dairy and Egg Products

A 100g serving covers 54% of the daily recommended Calcium, making Cheese Low-sodium Cheddar or Colby one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (24.4g) and fat (32.6g) are substantial, making Cheese Low-sodium Cheddar or Colby a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Cheese Low-sodium Cheddar or Colby packs 398 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 21mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Cheese Low-sodium Cheddar or Colby delivers meaningful amounts of 10 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories398KCAL
Protein24.4G
Fat32.6G
Carbs1.9G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

399kcal
  • Protein24%24.4 g
  • Fat74%32.6 g
  • Carbs2%1.9 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water39.0G
Energy398KCAL
Protein24.4G
Total lipid (fat)32.6G
Carbohydrate, by difference1.9G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0.49G
Cholesterol100MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.02MG
Riboflavin0.38MG
Niacin0.09MG
Vitamin B-60.08MG
Folate, total18.0UG
Vitamin B-120.83UG
Vitamin A, RAE264UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.28MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.60UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.7UG
Calcium, Ca703MG
Iron, Fe0.72MG
Magnesium, Mg27.0MG
Phosphorus, P484MG
Potassium, K112MG
Sodium, Na21.0MG
Zinc, Zn3.1MG
Copper, Cu0.04MG
Manganese, Mn0.01MG
Selenium, Se14.5UG
Energy1666kJ
Ash2.1G
Fluoride, F34.9UG
Pantothenic acid0.31MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food18.0UG
Folate, DFE18.0UG
Choline, total15.4MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol257UG
Carotene, beta84.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU996IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units24.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.60UG
Fatty acids, total saturated20.8G
SFA 4:01.1G
SFA 6:00.55G
SFA 8:00.29G
SFA 10:00.62G
SFA 12:00.56G
SFA 14:03.4G
SFA 16:010.1G
SFA 18:04.1G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated9.2G
MUFA 16:11.0G
MUFA 18:18.2G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.97G
PUFA 18:20.59G
PUFA 18:30.38G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Tryptophan0.29G
Threonine0.80G
Isoleucine1.4G
Leucine2.1G
Lysine1.9G
Methionine0.59G
Cystine0.11G
Phenylalanine1.2G
Tyrosine1.1G
Valine1.5G
Arginine0.85G
Histidine0.79G
Alanine0.63G
Aspartic acid1.4G
Glutamic acid5.5G
Glycine0.39G
Proline2.5G
Serine1.3G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cubic inch (17g)684.1g5.5g0.3g
slice (1 oz) (28g)1116.8g9.1g0.5g
oz (28.35g)1136.9g9.2g0.5g
cup, shredded (113g)45027.5g36.9g2.2g

Scaled from Cheese Low-sodium Cheddar or Colby's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cheese Low-sodium Cheddar or Colby is a excellent source of Calcium (54% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cheese Low-sodium Cheddar or Colby is a excellent source of Protein (49% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cheese Low-sodium Cheddar or Colby is a excellent source of Zinc (28% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Cheese Low-sodium Cheddar or Colby is naturally low in sodium at 21mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Cheese Low-sodium 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 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 9% (#744 of 8,262)
  • Protein: top 15% (#1,239 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories398
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.6G42%
Cholesterol 100MG33%
Sodium 21.0MG1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9G1%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0.49G
Protein 24.4G49%
Vitamin D 0.60UG3%
Calcium 703MG54%
Iron 0.72MG4%
Potassium 112MG2%

* 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: 173440.

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