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How Many Calories in Cheese, Low Fat, Cheddar or Colby?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 49 kcal | 6.9g |
| 100g | 173 kcal | 24.4g |
| 1 cup, diced | 228 kcal | 32.2g |
A cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby contains 173 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup, diced (132g) provides about 228 calories. Cheese, Low Fat, Cheddar or Colby is moderate in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Cheese, Low Fat, Cheddar or Colby Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (132g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 173 kcal | 228 kcal |
| Protein | 24.4g | 32.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.9g | 2.5g |
| of which Sugars | 0.5g | 0.7g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 9.2g |
| of which Saturates | 4.3g | 5.7g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 873.0mg | 1152mg |
| Potassium | 66.0mg | 87mg |
| Calcium | 415.0mg | 548mg |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.5mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 60.0µg | 79µg |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 19µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 0.3mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (49% DV) — an excellent source
- High in calcium (32% DV) — an excellent source
- High in selenium (26% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- High in saturated fat (22% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- High in sodium (38% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 9% DV
- Protein: 49% DV
- Carbohydrates: 1% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 9% DV
- Saturated fat: 22% DV
- Sodium: 38% DV
- Potassium: 1% DV
- Calcium: 32% DV
- Iron: 2% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 7% DV
- Selenium: 26% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
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Does cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby fit your diet?
High-protein diets
At 24.4g of protein per 100g, cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.
Low-carb / keto
Cheese, Low Fat, Cheddar or Colby contains 1.9g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby per 100g?
Cheese, Low Fat, Cheddar or Colby contains 173 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby high in calories?
A 1 cup, diced of cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby (132g) has around 228 calories — roughly 11% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby good for weight loss?
Cheese, Low Fat, Cheddar or Colby is fairly calorie-dense at 173 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup, diced provides about 228 calories.
How much protein is in cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby?
Cheese, Low Fat, Cheddar or Colby contains 24.4g of protein per 100g.
Is cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby a good source of fibre?
Cheese, Low Fat, Cheddar or Colby is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby compare to cheese, ricotta, whole milk?
Cheese, Low Fat, Cheddar or Colby has 173 calories per 100g, close to cheese, ricotta, whole milk at 174 — 1 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby keto-friendly?
Cheese, Low Fat, Cheddar or Colby contains 1.9g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby for 20g of protein?
With 24.4g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 82g of cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other dairy closest to cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, Low Fat, Cheddar or Colby (this page) | 173 kcal | 24.4g | 1.9g | 7.0g |
| Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk | 174 kcal | 11.3g | 3.0g | 13.0g |
| Egg, Turkey, Whole, Fresh, Raw | 171 kcal | 13.7g | 1.1g | 11.9g |
| Cheese Spread, American or Cheddar Cheese Base, Reduced Fat | 176 kcal | 13.4g | 10.7g | 8.9g |
| Sour Dressing, Non-butterfat, Cultured, Filled Cream-type | 178 kcal | 3.2g | 4.7g | 16.6g |
| Cheese, Swiss, Low Fat | 179 kcal | 28.4g | 3.4g | 5.1g |
| Cheese, Pasteurized Process, American, Low Fat | 180 kcal | 24.6g | 3.5g | 7.0g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.