Colby is keto-friendly with ~1–2g net carbs per 100g, a mild slightly sweet flavor, and smooth melting. Its high fat and solid protein make it an easy everyday cheese for snacks, burgers, eggs, and casseroles.
Is Colby Cheese Keto?

YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). USDA FoodData Central.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
2.6gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 2.6g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 24g
- Fat
- 32g
- Calories
- 394
Colby is keto-friendly with ~1–2g net carbs per 100g, a mild slightly sweet flavor, and smooth melting. Its high fat and solid protein make it an easy everyday cheese for snacks, burgers, eggs, and casseroles.
- Net carbs (100 g)2.6g
- Protein (100 g)24g
- Fat (100 g)32g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record
Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
This USDA record is used as a generic nutrition reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Very low net carbs (~1–2g/100g) with zero fiber—easy to fit in daily limits
- High fat supports satiety and classic keto macros
- Good protein (~24g/100g) for muscle maintenance
- Melts smoothly—great on burgers, omelets, and casseroles
- Mild flavor works across many keto dishes without added sugars
- Often lower in lactose than milk, which some keto eaters prefer
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
CLASSIC BURGER
Melt over beef patties; serve with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and sugar-free condiments.
SANDWICH CHEESE
Layer into lettuce wraps or keto-bread with deli turkey or roast beef.
EGG DISHES
Fold into omelets or sprinkle over scrambled eggs for creamy richness.
SNACK SLICES
Pair slices or cubes with nuts and pickles for a quick, filling snack.
CASSEROLES
Shred over low-carb casseroles (cauliflower, zucchini) for a bubbly top.
CHEESE PLATE
Serve with cured meats, olives, and crunchy keto crackers.