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American Cheese Slices

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Kraft

American Cheese Slices contains 316 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 slice, 19 g (19 g) provides about 60 kcal.

Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (333 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 81% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

316kcal per 100 g
15.8 gprotein
5.3 gcarbohydrates
23.7 gfat
60kcal in serving, 1 slice, 19 g (19 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 316 kcal
Total fat L 23.7 g 30%
Saturated fat L 13.2 g 66%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 79 mg 26%
Sodium L 1,580 mg 69%
Total carbohydrates L 5.3 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 5.3 g
Protein L 15.8 g 32%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 1,050 mg81%
Iron L 0 mg0%

% 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: 7%Fat: 72%316kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 21%
  • Carbohydrates 7%
  • Fat 72%

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

Calcium81%Vitamin C0%Iron0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein15.8 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
  • Sugars5.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
  • Fat23.7 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 26.3 g)
  • Saturated fat13.2 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
  • Sodium1,580 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (1)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L211 IU
Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L526 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 316 kcal316 kcal
Protein 15.8 g15.8 g
Carbohydrates 5.3 g5.3 g
Fat 23.7 g23.7 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 5.3 g5.3 g
Sodium 1,580 mg1,580 mg

Product details

Brand
Kraft
Barcode
0021000013869
Label serving
1 SLICE (19 g)
Category
Cheeses
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Skim Milk, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Milkfat, Salt, Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid As A Preservative, Oleoresin Paprika (Color), Enzymes, Cheese Culture, Annatto Extract (Color), Vitamin D3

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilkSalt

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1625434. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 15, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0021000013869. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 3, 2025. Imported November 12, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in American Cheese Slices?

100 g of American Cheese Slices has 316 kcal. Serving, 1 slice, 19 g (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 serving, 1 slice, 19 g (19 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is below the median (median 21.4 g).

How many carbs are in American Cheese Slices?

American Cheese Slices has 5.3 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 23.7 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 (81% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in American Cheese Slices?

100 g contains 1,580 mg of sodium, 69% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 3, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 12, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.