American Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Harris Teeter
American Cheese contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 13% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 246 kcal per 100 g across 47.562 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21,4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat L | 11,9 g | 60% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71,4 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 1.330 mg | 58% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 9,5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 4,8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 14,3 g | 29% |
% 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 13%
- Fat 67%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein14,3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0,6 g)
- Sugars4,8 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3,9 g)
- Fat21,4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat11,9 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 4,2 g)
- Sodium1.330 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Harris Teeter
- Barcode
- 0072036560650
- Label serving
- 1 slice (21 g)
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in American Cheese?
100 g of American Cheese has 286 kcal. Serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g): about 60 kcal.
Is American Cheese high in protein?
American Cheese contains 14,3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in American Cheese?
American Cheese has 9,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4,8 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in American Cheese?
American Cheese contains 21,4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11,9 g is saturated (60% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in American Cheese?
100 g contains 1.330 mg of sodium, 58% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 15 de julio de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 8 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0072036560650. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 15 de julio de 2024. Imported 8 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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