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Cheese (low fat, cheddar or colby) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Great — top 25% for protein density14.1 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 58% · 24.4 g
Carbs 5% · 1.9 g
Fat 37% · 7 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✓ Keto | 1.9 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✗ Vegan | contains animal-derived ingredients |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✗ Whole30 | contains an excluded group |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Cheese (low fat, cheddar or colby) · per 100 g
Calories173
Total Fat 7 g9% DV
Saturated Fat 4.3 g22% DV
Cholesterol 21 mg7% DV
Sodium 873 mg38% DV
Total Carbs 1.9 g1% DV
Fiber 0 g0% DV
Sugars 0.5 g
Protein 24.4 g49% DV
Vitamin D 0.1 µg · Calcium 415 mg · Iron 0.4 mg · Potassium 66 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 173 |
| 1 cup, diced | 132 g | 228.4 |
| 1 cup, shredded | 113 g | 195.5 |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 49.1 |
| 1 cubic inch | 17 g | 29.4 |
| 1 slice (1 oz) | 28 g | 48.4 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Cheese (low fat, cheddar or colby)?
Cheese (low fat, cheddar or colby) has 173 calories per 100 grams, which is about 228.4 calories per 1 cup, diced.
How much protein is in Cheese (low fat, cheddar or colby)?
Cheese (low fat, cheddar or colby) has 24.4 g of protein per 100 grams — 14.1 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Cheese (low fat, cheddar or colby) keto-friendly?
Cheese (low fat, cheddar or colby) has 1.9 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is generally keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Cheese (low fat, cheddar or colby) vegan?
Cheese (low fat, cheddar or colby) is vegetarian but not vegan (contains dairy or eggs).
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