American CheeseNutrition reference
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American Cheese

American cheese is a mild, processed cheese that melts smoothly, used in burgers and sandwiches. Per 100 g it provides about 310 calories with 15.6 g protein.

310
kcalper 100g
Carbs
8.19g
Protein
15.57g
Fat
23.86g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Ready to eat
Edible portion
Processed cheese
Measurement basis
Per 100 g ready-to-eat
Energy (kcal)
310 kcal
Protein
15.5672 g
Carbohydrates
8.1898 g
Fat
23.86 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Saturated fat
13.7 g
Sodium
1420 mg
More nutrients9
Energy (kJ)
1296.1 kJ
Cholesterol
73.24 mg
Calcium
1498 mg
Potassium
211.8 mg
Magnesium
34.6 mg
Iron
1.303 mg
Zinc
2.379 mg
Vitamin D
4.42 µg
Retinol
155.7 µg

Data sources

4
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central, Foundation, FDC ID 2647439

    2647439 · Foundation Foods April 2026; 2023-10-26

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    171252 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

  3. 3

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    171289 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

  4. 4

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    171291 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

American cheese is a mild, processed cheese with a smooth, creamy texture that melts easily. It is commonly used in burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, and other dishes.

Nutritionally, American cheese is high in fat, sodium, and calcium. Per 100 g it provides about 310 kcal, 8.2 g of carbohydrates, 15.6 g of protein, and 23.9 g of fat. It is also high in sodium, with about 1420 mg per 100 g.

American cheese is usually eaten in moderate portions. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of American Cheese?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical slice (about 21 g) provides roughly 65 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g310 kcal8.2 g15.6 g23.9 g
1 slice21 g65.1 kcal1.7 g3.3 g5 g
2 slices42 g130.2 kcal3.4 g6.5 g10 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
310 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1296.1 kJ
Protein
15.5672 g
Carbohydrates
8.1898 g
Fat
23.86 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Saturated fat
13.7 g
Cholesterol
73.24 mg
Sodium
1420 mg
Calcium
1498 mg
Potassium
211.8 mg
Magnesium
34.6 mg
Iron
1.303 mg
Zinc
2.379 mg
Vitamin D
4.42 µg
Retinol
155.7 µg

Questions and answers

American Cheese nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in american cheese?

American cheese provides about 310 calories per 100 g. A typical slice (about 21 g) provides roughly 65 calories.

Is american cheese high in sodium?

Yes. American cheese provides about 1420 mg of sodium per 100 g.

Is american cheese high in calcium?

Yes. American cheese provides about 1498 mg of calcium per 100 g.