KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product contains 215 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 2 tbsp (35 g) provides about 75 kcal.
Roughly 40% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 30% 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 75% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 32% of the Daily Value for calcium and 25% 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 | 215 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9.5 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat I | 6.4 g | 32% |
| Cholesterol I | 35 mg | 12% |
| Sodium I | 1,705 mg | 74% |
| Total carbohydrates I | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars I | 8.2 g | |
| Protein I | 16.3 g | 33% |
| Vitamin C I | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.33 mg | 25% |
| Calcium I | 418 mg | 32% |
| Iron I | 0.16 mg | 0.9% |
| Phosphorus I | 943 mg | 75% |
| Potassium I | 297 mg | 6% |
| Zinc I | 2.4 mg | 21% |
% 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 30%
- Fat 40%
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
- Protein16.3 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Fiber0.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 0 g)
- Sugars8.2 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat9.5 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat6.4 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium1,705 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
- 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 | 6.4 g |
| Energy I | 900 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 628 IU |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | 222 | 19.6 g | 11.8 g | 10.6 g |
| Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat | 176 | 13.4 g | 10.7 g | 8.9 g |
| Cheese, american cheddar, imitation | 239 | 16.7 g | 11.6 g | 14 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 |
| 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 |
| Yogurt, Greek, with oats | 149 | 9.2 g | 20 g | 3.7 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 LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product?
100 g of KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product has 215 kcal. 2 tbsp (35 g): about 75 kcal.
Is KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product high in protein?
KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product contains 16.3 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.7 g in 2 tbsp (35 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 KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product?
KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product has 16.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 8.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product?
KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product contains 9.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.4 g is saturated (32% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (75% DV), calcium (32% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (25% DV) and zinc (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product?
100 g contains 1,705 mg of sodium, 74% 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 173446. 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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