American cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs CACHE VALLEY
American cheese contains 286 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 13% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
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 | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21.4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat L | 11.9 g | 60% |
| Sodium L | 1,286 mg | 56% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 9.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 4.8 g | |
| Protein L | 14.3 g | 29% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 67%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- CACHE VALLEY
- Barcode
- 0074958014020
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in American cheese?
100 g of American cheese has 286 kcal.
Is American cheese high in protein?
American cheese contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 20% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in American cheese?
American cheese has 9.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in American cheese?
American cheese contains 21.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.9 g is saturated (60% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in American cheese?
100 g contains 1,286 mg of sodium, 56% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 16, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0074958014020. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 16, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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