Calories in Cheese, american cheddar, imitation
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Cheese, american cheddar, imitation contains 239 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (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 dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 57% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 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% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.4 µg | 17% |
| Choline I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 562 mg | 43% |
| Iron ? | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 712 mg | 57% |
| Potassium ? | 242 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 2.6 mg | 24% |
| Copper ? | 0.033 mg | 4% |
| Selenium 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 dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars7.7 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat14 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat8.8 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium1,345 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (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)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 4.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 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 |
| Linoleic acid (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-carotene I | 37 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 111 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 53.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 4.6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,000 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 430 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cheese
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, lactose reduced | 74 | 12.4 g | 3.2 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, parmesan, low sodium | 451 | 41.6 g | 3.7 g | 30 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, with vegetables | 67 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium | 280 | 27.5 g | 3.1 g | 17.1 g |
| Cheese, monterey, low fat | 313 | 28.2 g | 0.7 g | 21.6 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, no sodium added | 72 | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium | 376 | 22.2 g | 1.6 g | 31.2 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low sodium | 374 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low fat | 179 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Cheese, muenster, low fat | 271 | 24.7 g | 3.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat | 141 | 31.7 g | 3.5 g | 0 g |
| Cheese, cottage, with vegetables | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese product, pasteurized process, American, reduced fat, fortified with vitamin D | 240 | 17.6 g | 10.6 g | 14.1 g |
| KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | 222 | 19.6 g | 11.8 g | 10.6 g |
| KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | 215 | 16.3 g | 16.2 g | 9.5 g |
| Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat | 176 | 13.4 g | 10.7 g | 8.9 g |
| Cheese spread, pasteurized process, American | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cheese spread, Swiss cheese base | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cheese spread, pressurized can | 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 cheese?
100 g of cheese has 239 kcal. 1 slice (21 g): about 50 kcal. 1 cubic inch (18 g): about 43 kcal. 1 cup (224 g): about 535 kcal.
Is cheese high in protein?
Cheese contains 16.7 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.5 g in 1 slice (21 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese?
Cheese 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 cheese?
Cheese 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 cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (57% DV), calcium (43% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (33% DV), selenium (28% DV) and zinc (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
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 April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 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 April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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