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Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 31% | |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 8% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Folate, total | 20 UG | 5% | |
| Choline, total | 15.4 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.4 UG | 59% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 145 UG | 16% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.5 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.3 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.5 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 761 MG | 59% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 520 MG | 42% | |
| Potassium, K | 63 MG | 1% | |
| Sodium, Na | 628 MG | 27% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.4 MG | 40% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 5% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 35.8 UG | 65% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 27.4g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Rich source of Calcium, Ca (59% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (42% DV).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (27% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (40% DV).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (65% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Reduced-fat cheddar pulls back on fat compared to full-fat versions while pushing protein noticeably higher, making it one of the more protein-dense cheese options available. The trade-off is texture: it tends to be slightly drier and does not melt quite as smoothly. Useful for anyone watching fat intake without wanting to drop dairy entirely, and still delivers the sharp flavor cheddar is known for.
Dietary Information
Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) include Selenium, Se (65% DV) , Calcium, Ca (59% DV) , Vitamin B-12 (59% DV) , Phosphorus, P (42% DV) , and Zinc, Zn (40% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 316 calories per 100 grams, Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) gets 35% of its calories from protein, 3% from carbohydrates, and 58% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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