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How Many Calories in Cheese, Low-sodium, Cheddar or Colby?

Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by our editorial team. Last reviewed: 5 September 2026.

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398
calories per 100g
525 calories per 1 cup, diced (132g)
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24.4gProtein
1.9gCarbs
32.6gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)113 kcal6.9g
100g398 kcal24.4g
1 cup, diced525 kcal32.2g
grams
398kcal
24.4gprotein
1.9gcarbs
32.6gfat
0.0gfibre

A cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby contains 398 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup, diced (132g) provides about 525 calories. Cheese, Low-sodium, Cheddar or Colby is high 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-sodium, Cheddar or Colby Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (132g)
Calories398 kcal525 kcal
Protein24.4g32.2g
Carbohydrates1.9g2.5g
of which Sugars0.5g0.7g
Fat32.6g43.0g
of which Saturates20.8g27.5g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium21.0mg28mg
Potassium112.0mg148mg
Calcium703.0mg928mg
Iron0.7mg0.9mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A264.0µg348µg
Selenium14.5µg19µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.4mg0.5mg

% 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.

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Does cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 24.4g of protein per 100g, cheese, low-sodium, 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-sodium, 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.

Moderation note

Cheese, Low-sodium, Cheddar or Colby is relatively energy-dense (398 kcal/100g) with 20.8g of saturated fat per 100g — fine as part of a varied diet, worth weighing rather than eyeballing if you're watching saturated fat intake specifically.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby per 100g?

Cheese, Low-sodium, Cheddar or Colby contains 398 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby high in calories?

A 1 cup, diced of cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby (132g) has around 525 calories — roughly 26% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby good for weight loss?

Cheese, Low-sodium, Cheddar or Colby is fairly calorie-dense at 398 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup, diced provides about 525 calories.

How much protein is in cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby?

Cheese, Low-sodium, Cheddar or Colby contains 24.4g of protein per 100g.

Is cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby a good source of fibre?

Cheese, Low-sodium, 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-sodium, cheddar or colby compare to protein supplement, milk based, muscle milk light, powder?

Cheese, Low-sodium, Cheddar or Colby has 398 calories per 100g, close to protein supplement, milk based, muscle milk light, powder at 396 — 2 calories more per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby keto-friendly?

Cheese, Low-sodium, 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-sodium, cheddar or colby for 20g of protein?

With 24.4g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 82g of cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other dairy closest to cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Cheese, Low-sodium, Cheddar or Colby (this page)398 kcal24.4g1.9g32.6g
Protein Supplement, Milk Based, Muscle Milk Light, Powder396 kcal50.0g22.0g12.0g
Cheese, Colby394 kcal23.8g2.6g32.1g
Cheese, Swiss393 kcal27.0g1.4g31.0g
Cheddar Cheese404 kcal22.9g3.1g33.3g
Cheese, Parmesan, Hard392 kcal35.8g3.2g25.8g
Imitation Cheese, American or Cheddar, Low Cholesterol390 kcal25.0g1.0g32.0g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.