Colby jack cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Boar's Head

Colby jack cheese contains 393 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 246 kcal per 100 g across 47,562 products.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Colby jack cheese by Boar's Head, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
393kcal per 100 g
21.4 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
32.1 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 393 kcal
Total fat L 32.1 g 41%
Saturated fat L 21.4 g 107%
Sodium L 643 mg 28%
Total carbohydrates L 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 21.4 g 43%

% 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: 23%Fat: 77%393kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 23%
  • Fat 77%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Nutritional insights

  • Protein21.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.6 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3.9 g)
  • Fat32.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
  • Saturated fat21.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
  • Sodium643 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

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: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 393 kcal393 kcal
Protein 21.4 g21.4 g
Carbohydrates 0 g0 g
Fat 32.1 g32.1 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 643 mg643 mg

Product details

Brand
Boar's Head
Barcode
0042421059687
Quantity
8 oz
Category
Dairy and Eggs
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, Annatto (vegetable color)

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilkSalt

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Colby jack cheese?

100 g of Colby jack cheese has 393 kcal.

Is Colby jack cheese high in protein?

Colby jack cheese contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 8 g).

How many carbs are in Colby jack cheese?

Colby jack cheese has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Colby jack cheese?

Colby jack cheese contains 32.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 21.4 g is saturated (107% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Colby jack cheese?

100 g contains 643 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated January 11, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0042421059687. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated January 11, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2757635. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 23, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).

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