Calories in Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D
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Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D contains 330 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, 3/4 oz (21 g) provides about 69 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 10% 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 55% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 52% of the Daily Value for calcium and 36% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 330 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 25.6 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat C | 15.1 g | 75% |
| Trans fat C | 0.92 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 98 mg | 33% |
| Sodium C | 1,441 mg | 63% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.6 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 5.6 g | |
| Protein M | 16.9 g | 34% |
| Vitamin A ? | 240 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 2.5 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.63 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K M | 2.6 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.035 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.36 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.86 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.3 µg | 55% |
| Choline ? | 29.9 mg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 682 mg | 52% |
| Iron M | 0.26 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium M | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 438 mg | 35% |
| Potassium M | 255 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper M | 0.034 mg | 4% |
| Manganese M | 0.025 mg | 1% |
| Selenium M | 19.6 µg | 36% |
| Fluoride M | 35 µg |
% 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 10%
- Fat 69%
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
- Protein16.9 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars5.6 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat25.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat15.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium1,441 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water44 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 5.4 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0.18 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.72 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.86 g |
| Leucine M | 1.6 g |
| Lysine M | 1.3 g |
| Methionine M | 0.38 g |
| Cystine M | 0.17 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.83 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.83 g |
| Valine M | 1 g |
| Arginine M | 0.61 g |
| Histidine M | 0.45 g |
| Alanine M | 0.52 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.5 g |
| Glycine M | 0.32 g |
| Proline M | 1.8 g |
| Serine M | 0.93 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.005 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.12 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.81 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.52 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.44 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.28 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.66 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.74 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 2.5 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 6.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.6 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.039 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.036 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.45 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.26 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.16 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.008 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.087 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.67 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.36 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.63 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.053 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.028 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.76 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.006 g |
Carotenoids (16)
| Beta-carotene M | 58 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 23 µg |
| Retinol M | 235 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 1 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 102 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 2.5 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 11 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.06 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0.05 mg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 44 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,382 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 890 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 8.9 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 7 µg |
| Betaine M | 1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cheese food
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese food, cold pack, American | 331 | 19.7 g | 8.3 g | 24.5 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified | 330 | 16.9 g | 8.6 g | 25.6 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss | 323 | 21.9 g | 4.5 g | 24.1 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, American and Swiss blends | 340 | 16.8 g | 7.2 g | 27.2 g |
| Cheese, American | 340 | 16.8 g | 7.2 g | 27.2 g |
| Cheese product, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified | 307 | 16.1 g | 8.9 g | 23.1 g |
| Cheese, processed cheese food | 307 | 16.1 g | 8.9 g | 23.1 g |
| Cheese, with wine | 307 | 16.1 g | 8.9 g | 23.1 g |
| KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread | 303 | 16.3 g | 9.8 g | 22 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese food?
100 g of cheese food has 330 kcal. 1 slice, 3/4 oz (21 g): about 69 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 94 kcal. 1 cup (113 g): about 373 kcal.
Is cheese food high in protein?
Cheese food contains 16.9 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.5 g in 1 slice, 3/4 oz (21 g). About 20% 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 food?
Cheese food has 8.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 5.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese food?
Cheese food contains 25.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15.1 g is saturated (75% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese food contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (55% DV), calcium (52% DV), selenium (36% DV), phosphorus (35% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese food?
100 g contains 1,441 mg of sodium, 63% 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 171291. 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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