Calories in KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread contains 303 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28 g) provides about 85 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from fat, with 22% 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 69% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 36% of the Daily Value for calcium and 27% 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 | 303 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 22 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat I | 14.4 g | 72% |
| Cholesterol I | 80 mg | 27% |
| Sodium I | 1,499 mg | 65% |
| Total carbohydrates I | 9.8 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 8.1 g | |
| Protein I | 16.3 g | 33% |
| Vitamin C I | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Calcium I | 466 mg | 36% |
| Iron I | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus I | 863 mg | 69% |
| Potassium I | 335 mg | 7% |
| Zinc I | 1.8 mg | 17% |
% 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 65%
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)
- Sugars8.1 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat22 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat14.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium1,499 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (4)
| Water I | 45.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash I | 6 g |
| Energy I | 1,268 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 1,107 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 |
| 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 |
| Cheese, with wine | 307 | 16.1 g | 8.9 g | 23.1 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified | 330 | 16.9 g | 8.6 g | 25.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread?
100 g of KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread has 303 kcal. 1 oz (28 g): about 85 kcal.
Is KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread high in protein?
KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread contains 16.3 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.6 g in 1 oz (28 g). About 22% 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 Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread?
KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread has 9.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 8.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread?
KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread contains 22 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14.4 g is saturated (72% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (69% DV), calcium (36% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (27% DV) and zinc (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread?
100 g contains 1,499 mg of sodium, 65% 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 173448. 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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