Calories in Cheese spread, pasteurized process, American
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Cheese spread, pasteurized process, American contains 290 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, thin (14 g) provides about 41 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 12% 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 70% 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 C | 290 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 21.2 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat ? | 13.3 g | 67% |
| Cholesterol ? | 55 mg | 18% |
| Sodium I | 1,625 mg | 71% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 7.3 g | |
| Protein ? | 16.4 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A C | 173 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.43 mg | 33% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.13 mg | 0.8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.69 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.4 µg | 17% |
| Choline C | 36.2 mg | 7% |
| Calcium ? | 562 mg | 43% |
| Iron ? | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus I | 875 mg | 70% |
| Potassium ? | 242 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 2.6 mg | 24% |
| Copper ? | 0.033 mg | 4% |
| Manganese ? | 0.02 mg | 0.9% |
| Selenium M | 11.3 µg | 21% |
| 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 12%
- Fat 66%
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
- Protein16.4 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars7.3 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat21.2 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat13.3 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium1,625 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 6.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.62 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.63 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.83 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.8 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.5 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.54 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.93 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.89 g |
| Valine ? | 1.4 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.55 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.51 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.6 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.1 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3.5 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.31 g |
| Proline ? | 2.3 g |
| Serine ? | 1 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) ? | 0.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.69 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.41 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.31 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.51 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.63 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 2.2 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 5.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 2.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.56 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 (8)
| Beta-carotene I | 55 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 168 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 16 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.4 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 47.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,215 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 653 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cheese spread
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese spread, cream cheese base | 295 | 7.1 g | 3.5 g | 28.6 g |
| Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat | 176 | 13.4 g | 10.7 g | 8.9 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, cream cheese | 295 | 7.1 g | 3.5 g | 28.6 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.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread | 303 | 16.3 g | 9.8 g | 22 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 CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce | 276 | 12 g | 9.2 g | 21 g |
| 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 |
| Queso Fresco | 298 | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese spread?
100 g of cheese spread has 290 kcal. 1 slice, thin (14 g): about 41 kcal. 1 cubic inch (18 g): about 52 kcal. 1 slice (34 g): about 99 kcal.
Is cheese spread high in protein?
Cheese spread contains 16.4 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.3 g in 1 slice, thin (14 g). About 23% 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 spread?
Cheese spread has 8.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 7.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese spread?
Cheese spread contains 21.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 13.3 g is saturated (67% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese spread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (70% DV), calcium (43% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (33% DV), zinc (24% DV) and selenium (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese spread?
100 g contains 1,625 mg of sodium, 71% 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 171254. 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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