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American cheese

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Calories
290kcal
Protein
16.41g
Protein / 100 kcal
5.7g
Total fat
21.23g
Values per 100 g edible portion

American cheese is a dairy food. A 100 g edible portion provides 290 calories, 16.4 g of protein, 8.7 g of carbohydrate and 21.2 g of fat. That works out to 5.7 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegetarian and gluten-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.

Calories from macros292 kcal
  • Protein16.41 g · 22.5%
  • Carbs8.73 g · 12%
  • Fat21.23 g · 65.5%

Nutrition

5.7 g protein / 100 kcal

Energy

  • Energy
    290 kcal

Macronutrients

  • Protein
    16.41 g
    33%
  • Carbohydrate
    8.73 g
    3%
  • Fiber
    0 g
    0%
  • Total sugars
    7.32 g
  • Total fat
    21.23 g
    27%
  • Saturated fat
    13.33 g
    67%

Minerals

  • Sodium
    1625 mg
    71%
  • Potassium
    242 mg
    5%
  • Calcium
    562 mg
    43%
  • Iron
    0.33 mg
    2%
  • Magnesium
    29 mg
    7%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
    0 mg
    0%
  • Vitamin D
    —

% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in American cheese?
American cheese has 290 calories per 100 g edible portion.
How much protein is in American cheese?
American cheese has 16.4 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
How many carbs are in American cheese?
American cheese has 8.7 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
How much fat is in American cheese?
American cheese has 21.2 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
How much fiber is in American cheese?
American cheese has 0 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
How much sugar is in American cheese?
American cheese has 7.3 g of total sugars per 100 g edible portion.
Is American cheese high in protein?
American cheese provides 5.7 g of protein per 100 calories — a moderate protein-to-calorie ratio.
Is American cheese keto-friendly?
American cheese has 8.7 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so it can fit a keto plan in modest portions (per 100 g).
Is American cheese vegan?
No — American cheese is not vegan.
Is American cheese vegetarian?
Yes — American cheese is vegetarian.
Is American cheese gluten-free?
Yes — American cheese contains no gluten-bearing grains.
Is American cheese dairy-free?
No — American cheese contains dairy.
What is a serving size of American cheese?
A common serving of American cheese is 1 undetermined cubic inch (about 18 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.

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