Calories in Käse, amerikanischer Cheddar, imitation
Generic food Milch und Eier
Käse, amerikanischer Cheddar, imitation contains 239 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 Scheibe (21 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 53 % of its calories come from fat, with 28 % from protein and 19 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in Milchprodukte und Eiprodukte on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 57 % of the Daily Value for Phosphor, 43 % of the Daily Value for Calcium and 33 % of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories ? | 239 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 14 g | 18 % |
| Saturated fat ? | 8,8 g | 44 % |
| Cholesterol ? | 36 mg | 12 % |
| Sodium ? | 1.345 mg | 58 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11,6 g | 4 % |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars I | 7,7 g | |
| Protein ? | 16,7 g | 33 % |
| Vitamin A C | 114 µg | 13 % |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E I | 0,27 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin K I | 2,7 µg | 2 % |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0,05 mg | 4 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0,43 mg | 33 % |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0,13 mg | 0,8 % |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0,12 mg | 7 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 7 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0,4 µg | 17 % |
| Cholin I | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Calcium ? | 562 mg | 43 % |
| Eisen ? | 0,33 mg | 2 % |
| Magnesium ? | 29 mg | 7 % |
| Phosphor ? | 712 mg | 57 % |
| Kalium ? | 242 mg | 5 % |
| Zink ? | 2,6 mg | 24 % |
| Kupfer ? | 0,033 mg | 4 % |
| Selen I | 15,2 µg | 28 % |
% 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 28 %
- Carbohydrates 19 %
- Fat 53 %
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
- Protein16,7 gabove the median for Milchprodukte und Eiprodukte (median 9 g)
- Sugars7,7 gabove the median for Milchprodukte und Eiprodukte (median 4,7 g)
- Fat14 gabove the median for Milchprodukte und Eiprodukte (median 8,3 g)
- Saturated fat8,8 gabove the median for Milchprodukte und Eiprodukte (median 3,3 g)
- Sodium1.345 mgin the top quarter of Milchprodukte und Eiprodukte (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53,1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Einfach ungesättigtes Fett ? | 4,1 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett ? | 0,41 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (Omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (Omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linolsäure (Omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0,26 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0,46 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0,27 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0,2 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0,34 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0,42 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 1,4 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 3,9 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1,6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3,4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0,15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0,37 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-Carotin I | 37 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopin Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 111 µg |
| Carotin, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), Internationale Einheiten Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Wasser ? | 53,1 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol ? | 0 g |
| Koffein Z | 0 mg |
| Asche C | 4,6 g |
| Theobromin Z | 0 mg |
| Energie ? | 1.000 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IE C | 430 IU |
| Folsäure Z | 0 µg |
| Folat, Lebensmittel C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, zugesetzt Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, zugesetzt Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Käse
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Käse, häuschen, fettarm, 1 % Milchfett, laktose reduziert | 74 | 12,4 g | 3,2 g | 1 g |
| Käse, parmesan, niedriges Natrium | 451 | 41,6 g | 3,7 g | 30 g |
| Käse, häuschen, fettarm, 1 % Milchfett, mit Gemüse | 67 | 10,9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Käse, mozzarella, niedriges Natrium | 280 | 27,5 g | 3,1 g | 17,1 g |
| Käse, monterey, fettarm | 313 | 28,2 g | 0,7 g | 21,6 g |
| Käse, häuschen, fettarm, 1 % Milchfett, kein Natrium zugesetzt | 72 | 12,4 g | 2,7 g | 1 g |
| Käse, pasteurisierter Prozess, cheddar oder American, niedriges Natrium | 376 | 22,2 g | 1,6 g | 31,2 g |
| Käse, schweiz, niedriges Natrium | 374 | 28,4 g | 3,4 g | 27,4 g |
| Käse, schweiz, fettarm | 179 | 28,4 g | 3,4 g | 5,1 g |
| Käse, muenster, fettarm | 271 | 24,7 g | 3,5 g | 17,6 g |
| Käse, mozzarella, nicht fettfett | 141 | 31,7 g | 3,5 g | 0 g |
| Käse, häuschen, mit Gemüse | 95 | 10,9 g | 3 g | 4,2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Käseprodukt, pasteurisierter Prozess, US-Amerikanisch, reduziertes Fett, angereichert mit Vitamin D | 240 | 17,6 g | 10,6 g | 14,1 g |
| KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduziertes Fett Pasteurisierter Prozess Käseprodukt | 222 | 19,6 g | 11,8 g | 10,6 g |
| KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurisiertes Käseprodukt | 215 | 16,3 g | 16,2 g | 9,5 g |
| Käsespread, Amerikanische oder Cheddar-Käsebasis, reduziertes Fett | 176 | 13,4 g | 10,7 g | 8,9 g |
| Käsespread, pasteurisierter Prozess, US-Amerikanisch | 290 | 16,4 g | 8,7 g | 21,2 g |
| Käsespread, Amerikanische oder Cheddar-Käsebasis | 290 | 16,4 g | 8,7 g | 21,2 g |
| Käsespread, Schweizer Käsebasis | 290 | 16,4 g | 8,7 g | 21,2 g |
| Käsespread, druckkanne | 290 | 16,4 g | 8,7 g | 21,2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Käse?
100 g of Käse has 239 kcal. 1 Scheibe (21 g): about 50 kcal. 1 Kubikzoll (18 g): about 43 kcal. 1 Tasse (224 g): about 535 kcal.
Is Käse high in protein?
Käse contains 16,7 g of protein per 100 g (33 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3,5 g in 1 Scheibe (21 g). About 28 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Milchprodukte und Eiprodukte, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in Käse?
Käse has 11,6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 7,7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Käse?
Käse contains 14 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8,8 g is saturated (44 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Käse contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Phosphor (57 % DV), Calcium (43 % DV), Riboflavin (B2) (33 % DV), Selen (28 % DV) and Zink (24 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Käse?
100 g contains 1.345 mg of sodium, 58 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1. April 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: SR Legacy, record 169901. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1. April 2019. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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