KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product: Nutrition Facts
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KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product contains 222 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28 g) provides about 62 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from protein and 21% 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 82% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 50% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 44% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 222 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10.6 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat I | 7.1 g | 36% |
| Cholesterol I | 42 mg | 14% |
| Sodium I | 1,586 mg | 69% |
| Total carbohydrates I | 11.8 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 8.5 g | |
| Protein I | 19.6 g | 39% |
| Vitamin C I | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.65 mg | 50% |
| Calcium I | 574 mg | 44% |
| Iron I | 0.14 mg | 0.8% |
| Phosphorus I | 1,024 mg | 82% |
| Potassium I | 345 mg | 7% |
| Zinc I | 2.5 mg | 23% |
% 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 35%
- Carbohydrates 21%
- Fat 43%
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
- Protein19.6 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars8.5 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat10.6 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat7.1 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium1,586 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (4)
| Water I | 51.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash I | 6.6 g |
| Energy I | 929 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 982 IU |
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 |
| Cheese product, pasteurized process, American, reduced fat, fortified with vitamin D | 240 | 17.6 g | 10.6 g | 14.1 g |
| Cheese, American, reduced fat | 240 | 17.6 g | 10.6 g | 14.1 g |
| Cheese, american cheddar, imitation | 239 | 16.7 g | 11.6 g | 14 g |
| Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat | 176 | 13.4 g | 10.7 g | 8.9 g |
| Egg casserole with bread, cheese, milk and meat | 175 | 11.4 g | 10.2 g | 9.8 g |
| KRAFT FREE Singles American Nonfat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | 148 | 22.7 g | 11.7 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat | 180 | 24.6 g | 3.5 g | 7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product?
100 g of KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product has 222 kcal. 1 oz (28 g): about 62 kcal.
Is KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product high in protein?
KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product contains 19.6 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.5 g in 1 oz (28 g). About 35% 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 VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product?
KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product has 11.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 8.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product?
KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product contains 10.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.1 g is saturated (36% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (82% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (50% DV), calcium (44% DV) and zinc (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product?
100 g contains 1,586 mg of sodium, 69% 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 173449. 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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