Calories in Cheese dip
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Cheese dip contains 163 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 24 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dips, gravies, other sauces on FoodFactly (163 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 163 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.3 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.1 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol C | 9 mg | 3% |
| Sodium C | 656 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.9 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 0.29 g | |
| Protein C | 3.1 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 19 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K C | 10.5 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.082 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.67 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.015 mg | 0.9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 24 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.09 µg | 4% |
| Choline C | 3.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Calcium C | 71 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 0.56 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 55 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 27 mg | 0.6% |
| Zinc C | 0.42 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.022 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 2.8 µg | 5% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 19%
- 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
- Protein3.1 gbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.8 g)
- Sugars0.29 gin the lowest quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 2 g)
- Saturated fat3.1 gbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium656 mgin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 541 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.086 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.027 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.051 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.091 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.27 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.55 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.47 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.069 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 19 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 73.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 12 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese sauce | 163 | 3.1 g | 7.9 g | 13.3 g |
| Sauce, cheese, ready-to-serve | 174 | 6.7 g | 6.8 g | 13.3 g |
| Alfredo sauce | 150 | 2.1 g | 1.8 g | 15 g |
| Alfredo sauce with added vegetables | 122 | 2.1 g | 2.7 g | 11.5 g |
| Alfredo sauce with seafood | 145 | 5.9 g | 2 g | 12.5 g |
| Sauce, homemade, white, thick | 186 | 4 g | 11.6 g | 13.8 g |
| Dip, salsa con queso, cheese and salsa- medium | 143 | 3.1 g | 11.1 g | 9.5 g |
| Cheese dip with chili pepper | 143 | 3.1 g | 11.1 g | 9.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese dip?
100 g of cheese dip has 163 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 24 kcal. 1 individual container (70 g): about 114 kcal.
How much protein is in cheese dip?
Cheese dip contains 3.1 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.47 g in 1 tablespoon (15 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dips, gravies, other sauces, that is below the median (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in cheese dip?
Cheese dip has 7.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 0.29 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese dip?
Cheese dip contains 13.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.1 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese dip contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese dip?
100 g contains 656 mg of sodium, 29% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705786. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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