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Velveeta Reduced Fat Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2676078, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 214
- Caloriesmoderate density
- 17.9g
- Proteinhigh · 36% DV
- 14.3g
- Carbsmoderate · 5% DV
- 10.7g
- Fatgood source · 14% DV
Velveeta Reduced Fat Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product contains 214 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 17.9g of protein, 10.7g of fat, and 14.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 67% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Velveeta Reduced Fat Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product is protein-dense for its calories, with 17.9g of protein per 100g.
- 17.9g
- protein per 100g
- Top 33%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 214
- calories per 100g
- 10.7g
- 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.
Velveeta Reduced Fat Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product by VELVEETA contains 214 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 17.9g of protein, 10.7g of fat, and 14.3g 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. Velveeta Reduced Fat Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product is catalogued there as FDC ID 2676078, a branded food entry from VELVEETA. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food 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, Velveeta Reduced Fat Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product reads as high protein, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Velveeta Reduced Fat Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.
Notable micronutrients include Calcium, Ca (60% DV).
Note: at 1393mg per 100g (61% 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
214 kcal = 11% 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.
Where Velveeta Reduced Fat Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product ranks on protein
Its 17.9g 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 - Velveeta Reduced Fat Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
18 Top 33% higher than 67% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
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 | 14.3 G | 5% |
| Energy | 214 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 G | 0% |
| Protein | 17.9 G | 36% |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.7 G | 14% |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars, added | 0.00 G | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 786 MG | 60% |
| Iron, Fe | 0 MG | 0% |
| Potassium, K | 357 MG | 8% |
| Sodium, Na | 1393 MG | 61% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 321.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 36 MG | 12% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.6 G | 18% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 G |
Key takeaways
- Velveeta Reduced Fat Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product delivers 17.9g of protein per 100g, more than 67% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 214 calories per 100g.
- Its standout micronutrient is calcium, ca, at 60% of the Daily Value per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, high sodium patterns.
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2676078) — Branded Food 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.