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Low-fat cheddar or colby cheese calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of low-fat cheddar or colby cheese contains 173 calories, with 24.4 g of protein, 1.9 g of carbohydrate and 7 g of fat. It provides 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 58% Carbs 5% Fat 37%
How low-fat cheddar or colby cheese compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-fat cheddar or colby cheese | 173 kcal | 24.4 g | 1.9 g | 7 g |
| Low-fat American pasteurized process cheese | 180 kcal | 24.6 g | 3.5 g | 7 g |
| Low-fat Swiss cheese | 179 kcal | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Kraft free American cheese singles | 148 kcal | 22.7 g | 11.7 g | 1 g |
| Reduced-fat cheese spread | 176 kcal | 13.4 g | 10.7 g | 8.9 g |
Nutrition facts for low-fat cheddar or colby cheese
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 173 kcal |
| Protein | 24.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.3 g |
| Salt | 2.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in low-fat cheddar or colby cheese
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | 484 mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 14.5 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49 µg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 60 µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
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Calories in common low-fat cheddar or colby cheese servings
How many calories in a portion of low-fat cheddar or colby cheese — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inch (17 g) | 29.4 kcal | 4.1 g | 0.3 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 slice (28 g) | 48.4 kcal | 6.8 g | 0.5 g | 2 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 173 kcal | 24 g | 2 g | 7 g |
| 1 cup, shredded (113 g) | 195 kcal | 28 g | 2 g | 8 g |
| 1 cup, diced (132 g) | 228 kcal | 32 g | 3 g | 9 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in low-fat cheddar or colby cheese?
Low-fat cheddar or colby cheese has 173 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in low-fat cheddar or colby cheese?
Low-fat cheddar or colby cheese contains 24.4 g of protein per 100 g.
Is low-fat cheddar or colby cheese low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Low-fat cheddar or colby cheese has 1.9 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is low-fat cheddar or colby cheese a good source of protein?
Low-fat cheddar or colby cheese provides 24.4 g of protein per 100 g — about 58% of its calories come from protein.
Are these low-fat cheddar or colby cheese calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #173439 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
