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KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product

FDC ID: 173449

Dairy and Egg Products

At a glance

KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product is a calorie-dense food in the Dairy and Egg Products category, providing 222 kcal per 100g. Each 100g supplies 19.6g of protein, 10.6g of fat, 11.8g of carbohydrates. It is an especially good source of phosphorus (82% of the Daily Value), sodium (69% of the Daily Value), riboflavin (50% of the Daily Value). All values are per 100g and based on USDA FoodData Central public-domain data.

Energy

222

kcal

Protein

19.6

g

Total Fat

10.6

g

Total Carbohydrate

11.8

g

Dietary Fiber

0

g

Nutrition profile of KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product

KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product provides about 222 kcal per 100g, a fairly high energy density. Nutritionally it is high in protein.

Key nutrients and what they do

  • Phosphorus 82%builds bones and teeth and supports energy storage and use
  • Riboflavin 50%supports fat and carbohydrate metabolism and skin/mucosal health
  • Calcium 44%is the main mineral in bones and teeth and aids muscle and nerve function
  • Protein 39%builds and repairs muscle, organs, enzymes and hormones

% daily value is per 100g against adult reference intakes.

Who it suits

  • people focused on skin and mucosal condition
  • people focused on bone health, growing children and older adults
  • people building muscle or aiming to preserve muscle mass with age

Things to keep in mind

  • !Sodium is high — about 4g of salt equivalent per 100g. Watch portions if you are reducing salt.

This overview is general information based on public nutrition data and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Disclaimer

Nutrition by Serving Size

NutrientPer 100g1 oz (28g)
Calories222 kcal63 kcal
Protein19.6 g5.6 g
Fat10.6 g3.0 g
Carbs11.8 g3.3 g
Fiber0 g0 g

Serving values are converted from the per-100g data (1 oz = 28.35g). Actual portion weights vary.

Daily Value Radar(% of FDA Daily Value)

Nutrient Rankings(top 15 by % Daily Value)

Full Nutrition Facts(per 100g)

NutrientAmount% Daily ValueNotes
Energy222 kcal
11.1%
Water51.30 g
Protein19.60 g
39.2%
Cholesterol42 mg
14.0%
Total Fat10.60 g
13.6%
Total Carbohydrate11.80 g
4.3%
Dietary Fiber0 g
0.0%
Sodium1586 mg
69.0%
Potassium345 mg
7.3%
Calcium574 mg
44.2%
Phosphorus1024 mg
81.9%
Iron0.14 mg
0.8%
Zinc2.49 mg
22.6%
Riboflavin0.65 mg
50.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product per 100g?

KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product has 222 kcal (calories) per 100g.

What are the macros in KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product?

Per 100g, KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product provides 19.6g protein, 10.6g fat, 11.8g carbohydrates.

Is KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product high in protein?

Yes — KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product provides 19.6g of protein per 100g, which makes it a practical protein source.

What vitamins and minerals does KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product provide?

Per 100g, KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product is a notable source of Phosphorus (about 82% of the Daily Value), Riboflavin (about 50% of the Daily Value), Calcium (about 44% of the Daily Value).

Is KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product high in sodium?

KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product contains 1586mg of sodium per 100g. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300mg, so portion size matters if you are watching salt intake.

What is the source of this nutrition data for KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product?

These per-100g values come from USDA FoodData Central (public domain).

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Data Source

This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain).

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain)