Calories in KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce
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KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce contains 276 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 2 tbsp (33 g) provides about 91 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 18% from protein and 13% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 64% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 28% of the Daily Value for calcium and 18% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 276 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 21 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat I | 13.1 g | 66% |
| Cholesterol I | 75 mg | 25% |
| Sodium I | 1,638 mg | 71% |
| Total carbohydrates I | 9.2 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars I | 6.7 g | |
| Protein I | 12 g | 24% |
| Vitamin C I | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.24 mg | 18% |
| Calcium I | 359 mg | 28% |
| Iron I | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus I | 806 mg | 64% |
| Potassium I | 240 mg | 5% |
| Zinc I | 1.6 mg | 15% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 69%
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
- Protein12 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 0 g)
- Sugars6.7 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat21 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat13.1 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium1,638 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (4)
| Water I | 51.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash I | 5.8 g |
| Energy I | 1,155 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 649 IU |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, pressurized can | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cream cheese, light | 264 | 9.1 g | 5.6 g | 22.7 g |
| KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread | 303 | 16.3 g | 9.8 g | 22 g |
| Cheese product, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified | 307 | 16.1 g | 8.9 g | 23.1 g |
| Cheese, processed cheese food | 307 | 16.1 g | 8.9 g | 23.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce?
100 g of KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce has 276 kcal. 2 tbsp (33 g): about 91 kcal.
Is KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce high in protein?
KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce contains 12 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in 2 tbsp (33 g). About 18% 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 KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce?
KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce has 9.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 6.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce?
KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce contains 21 g of fat per 100 g, of which 13.1 g is saturated (66% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (64% DV), calcium (28% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (18% DV) and zinc (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce?
100 g contains 1,638 mg of sodium, 71% 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 172209. 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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