BColby
per 100g · Semi-soft
Graded B — 43 out of 100, #15 of 25 cheeses. Clean label carries the score (70/100); protein drags it down (24/100).
The short version: Cheddar's softer, yellower cousin nobody invited but everyone eats.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 43
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#15 of 25 in Cheeses. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Colby healthy?
It grades B — 43 out of 100, #15 of 25 cheeses in our system. Cheddar's softer, yellower cousin nobody invited but everyone eats.
How many calories are in Colby?
394 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Colby calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.