Calories in Cheese, American
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
Cheese, American contains 340 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (21 g) provides about 71 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cheese on FoodFactly (340 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 82% of the Daily Value for calcium, 62% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 51% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 340 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 27.2 g | 35% |
| Saturated fat C | 15.6 g | 78% |
| Cholesterol C | 87 mg | 29% |
| Sodium C | 1,430 mg | 62% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.2 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 4.7 g | |
| Protein C | 16.8 g | 34% |
| Vitamin A C | 262 µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 6.5 µg | 33% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.82 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.2 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.34 mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.13 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.5 µg | 62% |
| Choline C | 27.5 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 1,060 mg | 82% |
| Iron C | 0.74 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 642 mg | 51% |
| Potassium C | 207 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2.4 mg | 22% |
| Copper C | 0.029 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 18.3 µg | 33% |
% 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 8%
- 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
Nutritional insights
- Protein16.8 gin the lowest quarter of cheese (median 22.1 g)
- Sugars4.7 gin the top quarter of cheese (median 1.8 g)
- Fat27.2 gabove the median for cheese (median 23.4 g)
- Saturated fat15.6 gabove the median for cheese (median 14 g)
- Sodium1,430 mgin the top quarter of cheese (median 819 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water42.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.009 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.91 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.54 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.44 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.29 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.68 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.79 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 2.5 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 7.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.088 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.016 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 137 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 38 µg |
| Retinol C | 250 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 14 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 42.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 13 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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 food, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified | 330 | 16.9 g | 8.6 g | 25.6 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D | 330 | 16.9 g | 8.6 g | 25.6 g |
| Cheese product, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified | 307 | 16.1 g | 8.9 g | 23.1 g |
| Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese | 373 | 21.4 g | 4.6 g | 30 g |
| Queso Fresco | 298 | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 g |
| Puerto Rican white cheese | 298 | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 g |
| Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk | 334 | 16.2 g | 1 g | 28.8 g |
| Cheese food, cold pack, American | 331 | 19.7 g | 8.3 g | 24.5 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 340 kcal. 1 slice (21 g): about 71 kcal. 1 cracker-size slice (9 g): about 31 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17.5 g): about 60 kcal.
Is cheese high in protein?
Cheese contains 16.8 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.5 g in 1 slice (21 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cheese, that is in the lowest quarter (median 22.1 g).
How many carbs are in cheese?
Cheese has 7.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese contains 27.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15.6 g is saturated (78% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (82% DV), Vitamin B12 (62% DV), phosphorus (51% DV), selenium (33% DV) and Vitamin D (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
100 g contains 1,430 mg of sodium, 62% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705764. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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