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reduced-fat cheddar cheese.

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low-fat cheddarlight cheddar cheese

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SERVING

CALORIES

282

PROTEIN

29.8g

CARBS

2.1g

FAT

17.2g

FIBER

NUTRITION PROFILE · per 100 g

Everything in this ingredient.

MACRONUTRIENTS

Calories282kcal—

Protein29.8g60%

Carbohydrates2.1g1%

Fiber0g0%

Sugar0.50g1%

Total fat17.2g22%

Saturated fat10.8g54%

Trans fat0.50g—

Cholesterol65mg22%

Water46g—

MINERALS

Sodium660mg29%

Potassium95mg2%

Calcium850mg65%

Iron0.15mg1%

Magnesium30mg7%

Phosphorus600mg48%

Zinc3.5mg32%

Copper0.03mg3%

Manganese0.01mg0%

Selenium25µg45%

VITAMINS

Vitamin A210µg23%

Vitamin C0mg0%

Vitamin D0.30µg2%

Vitamin E0.20mg1%

Vitamin K1.8µg2%

Thiamin (B1)0.03mg3%

Riboflavin (B2)0.40mg31%

Niacin (B3)0.10mg1%

Pantothenic acid (B5)0.40mg8%

Vitamin B60.08mg5%

Folate (B9)18µg5%

Vitamin B121.2µg50%

%DV based on a 2,000 cal diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central. A dash in the %DV column means there’s no established Daily Value for that nutrient.

MEASUREMENT CONVERSIONS

How much is what.

1 cup113g

1 tablespoon7g

1 oz28.4g

1 lb453.6g

HEALTH BENEFITS

Why eat it.

✓Excellent source of high-quality protein for muscle maintenance
✓Rich in calcium and phosphorus for bone and dental health
✓Contains Vitamin B12 which supports nerve function
✓Lower in calories and saturated fat than regular cheddar
✓Provides essential minerals like zinc and selenium

COOKING TIPS

In the kitchen.

1Melts at a higher temperature than full-fat cheese; avoid high heat to prevent rubberiness
2Grate your own from a block for better melting compared to pre-shredded varieties
3Best used as a topping for baked dishes or in sandwiches where it can melt slowly

STORAGE