american cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs american
American cheese contains 249 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 42 g (42 g) provides about 104 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (246 kcal per 100 g).
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 | 249 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat L | 13 g | 65% |
| Sodium L | 1,180 mg | 51% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 17 g | 34% |
% 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 8%
- Fat 65%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein17 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fat18 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat13 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
- Sodium1,180 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- american
- Barcode
- 4061461517540
- Label serving
- 42 g
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
- Packaging
- de:produkt
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 249 kcal. Serving, 42 g (42 g): about 104 kcal.
Is american cheese high in protein?
American cheese contains 17 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.1 g in serving, 42 g (42 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in american cheese?
American cheese has 5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. 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 18 g of fat per 100 g, of which 13 g is saturated (65% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in american cheese?
100 g contains 1,180 mg of sodium, 51% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 7, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 4061461517540. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 7, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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