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Nutritional Profile of Colby Jack (Cheese) - Care Omnia Nutrition

We got 46 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Colby Jack (Cheese).

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for three nutrients.

These are

Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
Calcium, Ca (Minerals)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for eight additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for one nutrient:

Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:

Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Colby Jack (Cheese)

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Colby Jack (Cheese)

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Colby Jack (Cheese)

1.6%

31.2%

24.1%

39.6%

Carbs

Fats

Protein

Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!

Lipid (fat) profile of Colby Jack (Cheese)

Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.

Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.

Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.

Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Colby Jack (Cheese)

19.6%

0.9%

Saturated

Mono

Poly

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Colby Jack (Cheese)

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Colby Jack (Cheese)

In food category: Dairy and Egg Products

Carbohydrates (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference	1.6 g	459.3 mg	347	2350
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)	510 mg	144.6 mg	335	1625
Fatty Acids (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated	9 g	2.6 g	28	413
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated	926 mg	262.5 mg	150	1595
Fatty Acids, total saturated	19.6 g	5.6 g	19	135
Total Lipid (Fat)	31.2 g	8.8 g	28	287
Saturated Fats (8)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Butyric Acid (4:0)	1 g	286.3 mg	18	27
Capric Acid (10:0)	580 mg	164.4 mg	56	130
Caproic Acid (6:0)	252 mg	71.4 mg	70	136
Caprylic Acid (8:0)	315 mg	89.3 mg	41	151
Lauric Acid (12:0)	410 mg	116.2 mg	101	362
Myristic Acid (14:0)	3.7 g	1.1 g	10	59
Palmitic Acid (16:0)	8 g	2.3 g	39	184
Stearic Acid (18:0)	3.5 g	1 g	25	262
Monounsaturated Fats (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)	7.6 g	2.2 g	34	539
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)	951 mg	269.6 mg	14	162
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)	657 mg	186.3 mg	155	1741
Linolenic Acid (18:3)	269 mg	76.3 mg	71	687
Protein (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Protein	24.1 g	6.8 g	42	265
Water-soluble Vitamins (8)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Folate, DFE	18 µg	5.1 µg	62	437
Folate, food	18 µg	5.1 µg	55	271
Folate, total	18 µg	5.1 µg	60	373
Niacin	93 µg	26.4 µg	244	2436
Riboflavin	382 µg	108.3 µg	95	430
Thiamin	15 µg	4.3 µg	132	869
Vitamin B12	0.8 µg	0.2 µg	80	645
Vitamin B6	79 µg	22.4 µg	135	902
Fat-soluble Vitamins (6)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
alpha-Tocopherol	270 µg	76.5 µg	159	616
beta-Carotene	80 µg	22.7 µg	65	1086
Phylloquinone	2.6 µg	0.7 µg	97	899
Retinol	224 µg	63.5 µg	57	266
Vitamin A, RAE	231 µg	65.5 µg	57	482
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0.6 µg	0.2 µg	42	156
Minerals (9)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Calcium, Ca	716 mg	203 mg	36	89
Copper, Cu	37 µg	10.5 µg	100	812
Iron, Fe	740 µg	209.8 µg	101	848
Magnesium, Mg	26 mg	7.4 mg	44	319
Phosphorus, P	450 mg	127.6 mg	66	225
Potassium, K	104 mg	29.5 mg	184	794
Selenium, Se	14.5 µg	4.1 µg	148	546
Sodium, Na	602 mg	170.7 mg	98	547
Zinc, Zn	3 mg	861.8 µg	41	609
Other Micronutrients (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Cholesterol	92 mg	26.1 mg	103	289
Choline	15.4 mg	4.4 mg	171	1002
Water (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Water	39.6 g	11.2 g	337	1830
Other (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Kcal (Energy)	384 kcal	108.9 kcal	35	304

Figure 3. Nutritional profile of colby jack (cheese) with 46 nutrient values.

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Common Serving Sizes Of Colby Jack (Cheese)

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / Measurement	Weight in Gr	Weight in Oz
1 Cracker-size Slice	9.0 g	0.3 oz
1 Cubic Inch	17.0 g	0.6 oz
1 Slice	21.0 g	0.7 oz
1 Stick	28.4 g	1.0 oz
1 Cup	113.0 g	4.0 oz
1 Cup, Shredded	113.0 g	4.0 oz
1 Cup, Diced	132.0 g	4.7 oz
1 Cup, Melted	244.0 g	8.6 oz

Figure 4. Common serving sizes of colby jack (cheese)

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