USDA Standard Reference · Dairy and Egg Products
Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173439, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 173
- Caloriesmoderate density
- 24.4g
- Proteinhigh · 49% DV
- 1.9g
- Carbslow · 1% DV
- 7.0g
- Fatmoderate · 9% DV
Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby contains 173 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 24.4g of protein, 7.0g of fat, and 1.9g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 84% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby is a protein standout, richer in protein than 84% of USDA whole foods.
- 24.4g
- protein per 100g
- Top 16%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 173
- calories per 100g
- 0.5g
- sugar per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby contains 173 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 24.4g of protein, 7.0g of fat, and 1.9g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby is catalogued there as FDC ID 173439, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Dairy and Egg Products" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby reads as high protein, low carb, sugar free, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Dairy and Egg Products group for context.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.
Notable micronutrients include Calcium, Ca (32% DV).
Note: at 873mg per 100g (38% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Milk
Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
173 kcal = 9% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby compares to Dairy and Egg Products
Per 100 g, against the average across all dairy and egg products foods in USDA FoodData Central.
82% Higher in protein than 82% of dairy and egg products on record, a standout in its group.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Dairy and Egg Products group. Compare against a specific food →
Where Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby ranks on protein
Its 24.4g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
24 Top 16% higher than 84% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Where Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby sits among Dairy and Egg Products
Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 321 Dairy and Egg Products foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.
Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby: 81st protein percentile, 50th calorie percentile among Dairy and Egg Products foods
Read the chart as text
- Whipped topping, frozen, low fat: Protein percentile 10, Calorie percentile 57
- Cheese, swiss, low sodium: Protein percentile 89, Calorie percentile 85
- Cheese, american cheddar, imitation: Protein percentile 67, Calorie percentile 57
- Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento: Protein percentile 76, Calorie percentile 85
- Dessert topping, pressurized: Protein percentile 3, Calorie percentile 60
- Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, reduced fat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D: Protein percentile 9, Calorie percentile 21
- Egg, whole, raw, frozen, salted, pasteurized: Protein percentile 56, Calorie percentile 43
- Yogurt, vanilla, non-fat: Protein percentile 8, Calorie percentile 21
- Cheese, gruyere: Protein percentile 91, Calorie percentile 93
- Cream, fluid, half and half: Protein percentile 12, Calorie percentile 40
- Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, protein fortified, with added vitamin A and vitamin D: Protein percentile 26, Calorie percentile 6
- Whey, acid, dried: Protein percentile 58, Calorie percentile 74
- Ice cream bar, stick or nugget, with crunch coating: Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 79
- Light ice cream, Creamsicle: Protein percentile 5, Calorie percentile 50
- Cheese, cottage, nonfat, uncreamed, dry, large or small curd: Protein percentile 54, Calorie percentile 18
- Milk, canned, evaporated, with added vitamin A: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 41
- Cheese, cream, fat free: Protein percentile 65, Calorie percentile 36
- Yogurt, vanilla or lemon flavor, nonfat milk, sweetened with low-calorie sweetener, fortified with vitamin D: Protein percentile 26, Calorie percentile 4
- Butter oil, anhydrous: Protein percentile 0, Calorie percentile 99
- Egg, whole, dried, stabilized, glucose reduced: Protein percentile 98, Calorie percentile 98
- Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua: Protein percentile 74, Calorie percentile 85
- Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat: Protein percentile 72, Calorie percentile 61
- Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate: Protein percentile 28, Calorie percentile 56
- Cheese, swiss: Protein percentile 88, Calorie percentile 90
- Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby: Protein percentile 81, Calorie percentile 50
Read the chart
Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby ranks at the 81st percentile for protein and the 50th percentile for calories among Dairy and Egg Products foods (n=321).
- Whipped topping, frozen, low fat: 10th protein percentile, 57th calorie percentile
- Cheese, swiss, low sodium: 89th protein percentile, 85th calorie percentile
- Cheese, american cheddar, imitation: 67th protein percentile, 57th calorie percentile
- Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento: 76th protein percentile, 85th calorie percentile
- Dessert topping, pressurized: 3rd protein percentile, 60th calorie percentile
- Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, reduced fat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D: 9th protein percentile, 21st calorie percentile
- Egg, whole, raw, frozen, salted, pasteurized: 56th protein percentile, 43rd calorie percentile
- Yogurt, vanilla, non-fat: 8th protein percentile, 21st calorie percentile
- Cheese, gruyere: 91st protein percentile, 93rd calorie percentile
- Cream, fluid, half and half: 12th protein percentile, 40th calorie percentile
- Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, protein fortified, with added vitamin A and vitamin D: 26th protein percentile, 6th calorie percentile
- Whey, acid, dried: 58th protein percentile, 74th calorie percentile
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.9 G | 1% |
| Energy | 173 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 G | 0% |
| Protein | 24.4 G | 49% |
| Total Sugars | 0.52 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.0 G | 9% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 G | |
| Ash | 3.6 G | |
| Caffeine | 0 MG | |
| Energy | 724.0 kJ | |
| Theobromine | 0 MG | |
| Water | 63.1 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 15 MG | |
| Folate, DFE | 11.0 UG | |
| Folate, food | 11.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 11.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 0 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.5 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.6 UG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 415 MG | 32% |
| Iron, Fe | 0 MG | 2% |
| Potassium, K | 66 MG | 1% |
| Sodium, Na | 873 MG | 38% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 5 IU | 1% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | |
| Carotene, beta | 4.0 UG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0 MG | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Fluoride, F | 34.9 UG | |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 484 MG | |
| Retinol | 60.0 UG | |
| Selenium, Se | 14.5 UG | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 207 IU | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 60.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 UG | |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.1 UG | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 21 MG | 7% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.3 G | 22% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.1 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.22 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.23 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.9 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.16 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.07 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.14 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.10 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.89 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.0 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.87 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.22 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.06 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.07 G |
Amino Acids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.63 G | |
| Arginine | 0.85 G | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.4 G | |
| Cystine | 0.11 G | |
| Glutamic acid | 5.5 G | |
| Glycine | 0.39 G | |
| Histidine | 0.79 G | |
| Isoleucine | 1.4 G | |
| Leucine | 2.1 G | |
| Lysine | 1.9 G | |
| Methionine | 0.59 G | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.2 G | |
| Proline | 2.5 G | |
| Serine | 1.3 G | |
| Threonine | 0.80 G | |
| Tryptophan | 0.29 G | |
| Tyrosine | 1.1 G | |
| Valine | 1.5 G |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.0 UG |
Key takeaways
- Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby delivers 24.4g of protein per 100g, more than 84% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 173 calories per 100g - below the dairy and egg products average of 218. Compare dairy and egg products
- Its standout micronutrient is calcium, ca, at 32% of the Daily Value per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, low carb, sugar free patterns.
Nearby Foods
Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.
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Light ice cream, Creamsicle
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173439) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.