Dairy & eggs

Cheese, colby

FDC 173416cup, diced (132 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 34 · -1 vs Dairy & eggs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, colby is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 34 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 32 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (53% DV), an excellent source of protein (48% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (29% DV). Most of its 394 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (604 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (20.2 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 23.8 g · 24%Carb 2.6 g · 3%Fat 32.1 g · 73%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories394 kcal20%
Total fat32 g41%
Saturated fat20 g101%
Cholesterol95 mg32%
Sodium604 mg26%
Carbohydrate2.6 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.52 g
Protein24 g48%
Potassium127 mg3%
Calcium685 mg53%
Iron0.76 mg4%
Magnesium26 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A264 µg29%
Vitamin E0.28 mg2%

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FDC 173416

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Calcium53% DV
Protein48% DV
Vitamin A29% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density34 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g24 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g604 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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