Calories in Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol
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Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol contains 390 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, shredded (113 g) provides about 441 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 1% 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 54% of the Daily Value for calcium, 42% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 35% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories ? | 390 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 32 g | 41% |
| Saturated fat ? | 5.8 g | 29% |
| Cholesterol ? | 15 mg | 5% |
| Sodium ? | 670 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrates ? | 1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 1 g | |
| Protein ? | 25 g | 50% |
| Vitamin A C | 115 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.28 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 2.7 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.36 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.08 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 18 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.83 µg | 35% |
| Choline I | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 705 mg | 54% |
| Iron ? | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 530 mg | 42% |
| Potassium ? | 55 mg | 1% |
| Zinc ? | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper ? | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Selenium I | 14.6 µg | 27% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 73%
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
- Protein25 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars1 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat32 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat5.8 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium670 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water38 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 14.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 10.6 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) ? | 10.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.035 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.018 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.012 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.025 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.027 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 3.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 14.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.025 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 C | 28 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 113 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 38 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,632 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 423 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 18 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Imitation cheese
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imitation cheese | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar cheese | 403 | 22.9 g | 3.4 g | 33.3 g |
| Cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby | 398 | 24.4 g | 1.9 g | 32.6 g |
| Cheese, Cheddar, reduced sodium | 398 | 24.4 g | 1.9 g | 32.6 g |
| Cheese, fontina | 389 | 25.6 g | 1.6 g | 31.1 g |
| Cheese, colby | 394 | 23.8 g | 2.6 g | 32.1 g |
| Cheese, Mexican blend | 384 | 23.5 g | 0.13 g | 32.1 g |
| Cheese, Colby Jack | 393 | 23.2 g | 2.2 g | 32.4 g |
| Cheese, monterey | 373 | 24.5 g | 0.68 g | 30.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in imitation cheese?
100 g of imitation cheese has 390 kcal. 1 cup, shredded (113 g): about 441 kcal. 1 cubic inch (18 g): about 70 kcal.
Is imitation cheese high in protein?
Imitation cheese contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 28.3 g in 1 cup, shredded (113 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in imitation cheese?
Imitation cheese has 1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in imitation cheese?
Imitation cheese contains 32 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.8 g is saturated (29% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does imitation cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (54% DV), phosphorus (42% DV), Vitamin B12 (35% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (28% DV) and zinc (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in imitation cheese?
100 g contains 670 mg of sodium, 29% 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 168089. 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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