Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat: Nutrition Facts
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Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat contains 176 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (21 g) provides about 37 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 24% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and egg products on FoodFactly (181 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 74% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 49% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 43% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 176 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 8.9 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.6 g | 28% |
| Trans fat C | 0.33 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 38 mg | 13% |
| Sodium M | 1,102 mg | 48% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 10.7 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 7.1 g | |
| Protein M | 13.4 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A ? | 185 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.038 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.44 mg | 34% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.8 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.099 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.2 µg | 49% |
| Choline ? | 42.6 mg | 8% |
| Calcium M | 557 mg | 43% |
| Iron M | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 931 mg | 74% |
| Potassium M | 250 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 1.8 mg | 16% |
| Copper M | 0.032 mg | 4% |
| Manganese M | 0.026 mg | 1% |
| Selenium M | 15.5 µg | 28% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 24%
- Fat 45%
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
- Protein13.4 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars7.1 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat8.9 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat5.6 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium1,102 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.42 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.039 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.33 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.21 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.16 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.1 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.25 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.28 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.91 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.96 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.039 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.092 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.098 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.057 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.003 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.031 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.24 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.045 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.011 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.27 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.061 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 27 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 11 µg |
| Retinol M | 183 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 1 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 61.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 5.2 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 738 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 656 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added 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 | 176 kcal |
| Protein | 13.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.7 g |
| Fat | 8.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 7.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,100 mg |
Other forms of Cheese spread
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese spread, cream cheese base | 295 | 7.1 g | 3.5 g | 28.6 g |
| Cheese spread, pasteurized process, American | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cheese spread, Swiss cheese base | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cheese spread, cream cheese | 295 | 7.1 g | 3.5 g | 28.6 g |
| Cheese spread, pressurized can | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | 215 | 16.3 g | 16.2 g | 9.5 g |
| Egg casserole with bread, cheese, milk and meat | 175 | 11.4 g | 10.2 g | 9.8 g |
| Cottage cheese, farmer's | 148 | 11 g | 4.3 g | 9.7 g |
| Egg Salad, made with any type of fat free dressing | 139 | 9.8 g | 4.3 g | 8.8 g |
| Cheese, american cheddar, imitation | 239 | 16.7 g | 11.6 g | 14 g |
| Egg salad, made with light Italian dressing | 143 | 10 g | 3 g | 9.7 g |
| KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | 222 | 19.6 g | 11.8 g | 10.6 g |
| Egg salad, made with mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 174 | 10.1 g | 3.9 g | 12.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese spread?
100 g of cheese spread has 176 kcal. 1 piece (21 g): about 37 kcal. 1 package (566 g): about 996 kcal.
Is cheese spread high in protein?
Cheese spread contains 13.4 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.8 g in 1 piece (21 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese spread?
Cheese spread has 10.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 7.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese spread?
Cheese spread contains 8.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.6 g is saturated (28% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese spread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (74% DV), Vitamin B12 (49% DV), calcium (43% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (34% DV) and selenium (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese spread?
100 g contains 1,102 mg of sodium, 48% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170896. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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