Cheese (low fat, cheddar or colby) nutrition facts
100 grams of cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby contain 173 calories, 24 g of protein, 1.9 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of protein (49% DV), phosphorus (39% DV), calcium (32% DV) and selenium (26% DV). Most of its calories (58%) come from protein. It is high in sodium, with 873 mg per 100 g.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Protein49%
- Phosphorus39%
- Calcium32%
- Selenium26%
- Vitamin B1220%
- Riboflavin (B2)17%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 60 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.05 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.18 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Folate | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49 µg | 20% |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.42 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 66 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 484 mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 1.82 mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5 µg | 26% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 4.34 g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.08 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.22 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 63.1 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other dairy and egg products
| Per 100 g | Cheese (low fat, cheddar or colby) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 173 | 218 | -21% |
| Protein | 24.4 g | 13.5 g | +80% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.91 g | 11.7 g | -84% |
| Total fat | 7 g | 13 g | -46% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.27 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 0.52 g | 9.04 g | -94% |
| Sodium | 873 mg | 405 mg | +115% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173439. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.