Dairy and Egg Products

How many carbs are in cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby?

1 cup, shredded of cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby contains about 2.2g of carbohydrate, 27.5g of protein, and 450 calories.

1 cup, shredded contains 2.2g carbs 2.2g net carbs · 0g fiber · 27.5g protein · 450 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 cubic inch (17g)0.3g0g0.3g
1 slice (1 oz) (28g)0.5g0g0.5g
1 oz (28.4g)0.5g0g0.5g
1 cup, shredded (113g)2.2g0g2.2g
1 cup, diced (132g)2.5g0g2.5g
100 grams (100g)1.9g0g1.9g

Net carbs in cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby

1 cup, shredded of cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby contains 2.2g of net carbs — total carbs (2.2g) minus dietary fiber (0g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.

Full nutrition for cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 173440). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby?

1 cup, shredded of cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby contains about 2.2g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 2.2g.

How many net carbs are in cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby?

Net carbs in 1 cup, shredded of cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby are about 2.2g — that is total carbs (2.2g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby good for diabetics?

Cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.

Is cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby keto-friendly?

Whether cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup, shredded) provides about 2.2g of net carbs.

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