Calories in Ost, colby
Generic food Mælk og æg
Ost, colby contains 394 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 skive, 1 oz (28 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 73 % of its calories come from fat, with 24 % from protein and 3 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in mælke- og ægprodukter on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 53 % of the Daily Value for calcium, 37 % of the Daily Value for phosphor and 35 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 394 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 32,1 g | 41 % |
| Saturated fat ? | 20,2 g | 101 % |
| Cholesterol ? | 95 mg | 32 % |
| Sodium ? | 604 mg | 26 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2,6 g | 0,9 % |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars I | 0,52 g | |
| Protein ? | 23,8 g | 48 % |
| Vitamin A C | 264 µg | 29 % |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D ? | 0,6 µg | 3 % |
| Vitamin E I | 0,28 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin K I | 2,7 µg | 2 % |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0,015 mg | 1 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0,38 mg | 29 % |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0,093 mg | 0,6 % |
| Pantothensyre (B5) ? | 0,21 mg | 4 % |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0,079 mg | 5 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 18 µg | 5 % |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0,83 µg | 35 % |
| Cholin C | 15,4 mg | 3 % |
| Calcium ? | 685 mg | 53 % |
| Jern ? | 0,76 mg | 4 % |
| Magnesium ? | 26 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphor ? | 457 mg | 37 % |
| Kalium ? | 127 mg | 3 % |
| Zink ? | 3,1 mg | 28 % |
| Kobber ? | 0,042 mg | 5 % |
| Mangan ? | 0,012 mg | 0,5 % |
| Selen C | 14,5 µg | 26 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 24 %
- Carbohydrates 3 %
- Fat 73 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein23,8 gin the top quarter of mælke- og ægprodukter (median 9 g)
- Sugars0,52 gin the lowest quarter of mælke- og ægprodukter (median 4,7 g)
- Fat32,1 gin the top quarter of mælke- og ægprodukter (median 8,3 g)
- Saturated fat20,2 gin the top quarter of mælke- og ægprodukter (median 3,3 g)
- Sodium604 mgabove the median for mælke- og ægprodukter (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water38,2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Engangsmættet fedt ? | 9,3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyumættet fedt ? | 0,95 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan Formand ? | 0,31 g |
|---|---|
| Threonin ? | 0,85 g |
| Isoleucin ? | 1,5 g |
| Leucin ? | 2,3 g |
| Lysin ? | 2 g |
| Methionin ? | 0,62 g |
| Cystin ? | 0,12 g |
| Phenylalanin ? | 1,3 g |
| Tyrosin ? | 1,1 g |
| Valine ? | 1,6 g |
| Arginin ? | 0,9 g |
| Histidin ? | 0,83 g |
| Alanin ? | 0,67 g |
| Asparaginsyre ? | 1,5 g |
| Glutaminsyre ? | 5,8 g |
| Glycin ? | 0,41 g |
| Proline ? | 2,7 g |
| Serine ? | 1,4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20: 5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22: 6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linolsyre (omega- 6, 18: 2) ? | 0,68 g |
| SFA 4: 0 ? | 1 g |
| SFA 6: 0 ? | 0,26 g |
| SFA 8: 0 ? | 0,32 g |
| SFA 10: 0 ? | 0,6 g |
| SFA 12: 0 ? | 0,42 g |
| SFA 14: 0 ? | 3,8 g |
| SFA 16: 0 ? | 8,2 g |
| SFA 18: 0 ? | 3,6 g |
| MUFA 18: 1 ? | 7,8 g |
| PUFA 18: 3 ? | 0,28 g |
| PUFA 20: 4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16: 1 ? | 0,98 g |
| PUFA 18: 4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20: 1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22: 1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22: 5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Betacaroten I | 82 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopen Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 257 µg |
| Caroten, alfa Z | 0 µg |
| D-vitamin (D2 + D3), internationale enheder I | 24 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0,6 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Vand ? | 38,2 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol ? | 0 g |
| Koffein Z | 0 mg |
| Aske ? | 3,4 g |
| Theobromin Z | 0 mg |
| Energi C | 1.647 kJ |
| A-vitamin, IE C | 994 IU |
| Folinsyre Z | 0 µg |
| Folat, mad ? | 18 µg |
| Vitamin E, tilsat Z | 0 mg |
| B12-vitamin, tilsat Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 394 kcal |
| Protein | 23,8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2,6 g |
| Fat | 32,1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0,52 g |
| Sodium | 604 mg |
Other forms of Ost
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ost, sommerhus, fedtfattig, 1% mælkefedt, nedsat laktose | 74 | 12,4 g | 3,2 g | 1 g |
| Ost, parmesan, lavt natrium | 451 | 41,6 g | 3,7 g | 30 g |
| Ost, sommerhus, fedtfattig, 1% mælkefedt, med grøntsager | 67 | 10,9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Ost, mozzarella, lavt natrium | 280 | 27,5 g | 3,1 g | 17,1 g |
| Ost, monterey, med lavt fedtindhold | 313 | 28,2 g | 0,7 g | 21,6 g |
| Ost, sommerhus, fedtfattig, 1% mælkefedt, ikke tilsat natrium | 72 | 12,4 g | 2,7 g | 1 g |
| Ost, pasteuriseret proces, cheddar eller amerikansk, lavt natrium | 376 | 22,2 g | 1,6 g | 31,2 g |
| Ost, swiss Formand, lavt natrium | 374 | 28,4 g | 3,4 g | 27,4 g |
| Ost, swiss Formand, med lavt fedtindhold | 179 | 28,4 g | 3,4 g | 5,1 g |
| Ost, muenster, med lavt fedtindhold | 271 | 24,7 g | 3,5 g | 17,6 g |
| Ost, mozzarella, fedtfri | 141 | 31,7 g | 3,5 g | 0 g |
| Ost, sommerhus, med grøntsager | 95 | 10,9 g | 3 g | 4,2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imiteret ost, amerikansk eller cheddar, lavt kolesterol | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Imiteret ost | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Queso cotija | 351 | 23,8 g | 2,7 g | 27,2 g |
| Queso Anejo, modnet mexicansk ost | 373 | 21,4 g | 4,6 g | 30 g |
| Æg, Grad A, Stor, æggeblommer | 334 | 16,2 g | 1 g | 28,8 g |
| Ostefoder, pasteuriseret proces, swiss Formand | 323 | 21,9 g | 4,5 g | 24,1 g |
| Ostefoder, kold pakning, Amerikansk | 331 | 19,7 g | 8,3 g | 24,5 g |
| Ostebold | 441 | 17,9 g | 4,8 g | 38,9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ost?
100 g of ost has 394 kcal. 1 skive, 1 oz (28 g): about 110 kcal. 1 kubikcentimeter (17 g): about 67 kcal. 1 oz (28,4 g): about 112 kcal.
Is ost high in protein?
Ost contains 23,8 g of protein per 100 g (48 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6,7 g in 1 skive, 1 oz (28 g). About 24 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other mælke- og ægprodukter, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in ost?
Ost has 2,6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0,52 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ost?
Ost contains 32,1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 20,2 g is saturated (101 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does ost contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (53 % DV), phosphor (37 % DV), Vitamin B12 (35 % DV), Vitamin A (29 % DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (29 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ost?
100 g contains 604 mg of sodium, 26 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1. april 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173416. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1. april 2019. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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