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Cheese (colby) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Decent protein density6 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 24% · 23.8 g
Carbs 3% · 2.6 g
Fat 73% · 32.1 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✓ Keto | 2.6 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✗ Vegan | contains animal-derived ingredients |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✗ Whole30 | contains an excluded group |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Cheese (colby) · per 100 g
Calories394
Total Fat 32.1 g41% DV
Saturated Fat 20.2 g101% DV
Cholesterol 95 mg32% DV
Sodium 604 mg26% DV
Total Carbs 2.6 g1% DV
Fiber 0 g0% DV
Sugars 0.5 g
Protein 23.8 g48% DV
Vitamin D 0.6 µg · Calcium 685 mg · Iron 0.8 mg · Potassium 127 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 394 |
| 1 cup, diced | 132 g | 520.1 |
| 1 cup, shredded | 113 g | 445.2 |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 111.9 |
| 1 cubic inch | 17 g | 67 |
| 1 slice (1 oz) | 28 g | 110.3 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Cheese (colby)?
Cheese (colby) has 394 calories per 100 grams, which is about 520.1 calories per 1 cup, diced.
How much protein is in Cheese (colby)?
Cheese (colby) has 23.8 g of protein per 100 grams — 6 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Cheese (colby) keto-friendly?
Cheese (colby) has 2.6 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is generally keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Cheese (colby) vegan?
Cheese (colby) is vegetarian but not vegan (contains dairy or eggs).
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