American Cheese Slices
Packaged product Mælk og æg GIANT EAGLE
American Cheese Slices contains 316 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 SLICE (19 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 64 % of its calories come from fat, with 21 % from protein and 14 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in mælk og æg on FoodFactly, where the median is 357 kcal per 100 g across 4.669 products.
100 g provides 118 % of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 316 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21 g | 27 % |
| Saturated fat L | 13,2 g | 66 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 53 mg | 18 % |
| Sodium L | 1.320 mg | 57 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 10,5 g | 4 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 5,3 g | |
| Protein L | 15,8 g | 32 % |
| Calcium L | 1.530 mg | 118 % |
| Jern L | 1,1 mg | 6 % |
| Kalium L | 211 mg | 4 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21 %
- Carbohydrates 14 %
- Fat 64 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein15,8 gin the lowest quarter of mælk og æg (median 21,4 g)
- Sugars5,3 gin the top quarter of mælk og æg (median 0 g)
- Fat21 gin the lowest quarter of mælk og æg (median 28,6 g)
- Saturated fat13,2 gin the lowest quarter of mælk og æg (median 17,9 g)
- Sodium1.320 mgin the top quarter of mælk og æg (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- GIANT EAGLE
- Barcode
- 03003400665
- Label serving
- 1 SLICE
- Category
- Ost
Ingredients
AMERICAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, CREAM, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, CITRIC ACID, COLOR ADDED, VITAMIN D3.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Singles Cheese GIANT EAGLE | 316 | 15,8 g | 10,5 g | 21 g |
| Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product KRAFT | 316 | 15,8 g | 10,5 g | 21 g |
| American Cheese Slices KRAFT SINGLES | 316 | 15,8 g | 10,5 g | 21 g |
| American Cheese Slices KRAFT | 316 | 15,8 g | 5,3 g | 23,7 g |
| American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product KRAFT | 316 | 15,8 g | 10,5 g | 21 g |
| Classic Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese, Classic Mild Cheddar GOOD & GATHER | 316 | 26,3 g | 5,3 g | 21 g |
| American Singles Cheese Slices SPARTAN | 316 | 15,8 g | 10,5 g | 26,3 g |
| Spartan, Deli Selections, Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese SPARTAN | 316 | 26,3 g | 0 g | 21 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in American Cheese Slices?
100 g of American Cheese Slices has 316 kcal. 1 SLICE (19 g): about 60 kcal.
Is American Cheese Slices high in protein?
American Cheese Slices contains 15,8 g of protein per 100 g (32 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 1 SLICE (19 g). About 21 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other mælk og æg, that is in the lowest quarter (median 21,4 g).
How many carbs are in American Cheese Slices?
American Cheese Slices has 10,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 5,3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in American Cheese Slices?
American Cheese Slices contains 21 g of fat per 100 g, of which 13,2 g is saturated (66 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does American Cheese Slices contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (118 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in American Cheese Slices?
100 g contains 1.320 mg of sodium, 57 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 6. maj 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2120991. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 6. maj 2019. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "AMERICAN CHEESE SLICES". Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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