Calories
173kcal
Protein
24.35g
Protein / 100 kcal
14.1g
Total fat
7g
Values per 100 g edible portion
Low-fat cheddar cheese is a dairy food. A 100 g edible portion provides 173 calories, 24.4 g of protein, 1.9 g of carbohydrate and 7 g of fat. That works out to 14.1 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegetarian and gluten-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.
- Protein24.35 g · 58%
- Carbs1.91 g · 4.5%
- Fat7 g · 37.5%
Where Low-fat cheddar cheese ranks
Nutrition
14.1 g protein / 100 kcal
Energy
- Energy173 kcal
Macronutrients
- Protein24.35 g49%
- Carbohydrate1.91 g1%
- Fiber0 g0%
- Total sugars0.52 g
- Total fat7 g9%
- Saturated fat4.34 g22%
Minerals
- Sodium873 mg38%
- Potassium66 mg1%
- Calcium415 mg32%
- Iron0.42 mg2%
- Magnesium16 mg4%
Vitamins
- Vitamin C0 mg0%
- Vitamin D—
% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Low-fat cheddar cheese?
- Low-fat cheddar cheese has 173 calories per 100 g edible portion.
- How much protein is in Low-fat cheddar cheese?
- Low-fat cheddar cheese has 24.4 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
- How many carbs are in Low-fat cheddar cheese?
- Low-fat cheddar cheese has 1.9 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
- How much fat is in Low-fat cheddar cheese?
- Low-fat cheddar cheese has 7 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
- How much fiber is in Low-fat cheddar cheese?
- Low-fat cheddar cheese has 0 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
- How much sugar is in Low-fat cheddar cheese?
- Low-fat cheddar cheese has 0.5 g of total sugars per 100 g edible portion.
- Is Low-fat cheddar cheese high in protein?
- Low-fat cheddar cheese provides 14.1 g of protein per 100 calories — a high protein-to-calorie ratio.
- Is Low-fat cheddar cheese keto-friendly?
- Low-fat cheddar cheese has 1.9 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so this fits easily within most keto plans (per 100 g).
- Is Low-fat cheddar cheese vegan?
- No — Low-fat cheddar cheese is not vegan.
- Is Low-fat cheddar cheese vegetarian?
- Yes — Low-fat cheddar cheese is vegetarian.
- Is Low-fat cheddar cheese gluten-free?
- Yes — Low-fat cheddar cheese contains no gluten-bearing grains.
- Is Low-fat cheddar cheese dairy-free?
- No — Low-fat cheddar cheese contains dairy.
- What is a serving size of Low-fat cheddar cheese?
- A common serving of Low-fat cheddar cheese is 1 undetermined cubic inch (about 17 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.
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