Colby cheese is a white, aged cheese made from cows milk. The Practically Edible website describes Colby cheese as somewhat like cheddar cheese, but moister, with a more elastic texture and a milder flavor.
Contents
A typical serving of Colby cheese weighs around 28 g, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Approximately 9 g of that amount is fat, almost 7 g is protein and around 1 g is made of carbohydrates.
Caloric Value
The U.S. Department of Agriculture states that around 112 calories are in a single serving of Colby cheese. Fats provide the most at around 80 calories per serving, while proteins offer 28 more calories and proteins deliver the remaining 4 calories.
Total Caloric Intake
A single serving of Colby cheese can provide around 6 percent of the total recommended caloric intake for the average person per day. This percentage is based on a diet of 2,000 calories per day.
Nutrients
Colby cheese also contains essential minerals, including calcium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium. The cheese also offers some vitamins in small amounts, such as vitamin A, riboflavin and vitamin B12.
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