American Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Bongards Premium Cheese

American Cheese contains 250 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 oz., 28 g/ about 1/4 cup (28 g) provides about 70 kcal.

Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from protein and 12% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 333 kcal per 100 g across 12,820 products.

100 g provides 53% of the Daily Value for calcium and 13% of the Daily Value for potassium.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

American Cheese by Bongards Premium Cheese, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
250kcal per 100 g
21.4 gprotein
7.1 gcarbohydrates
14.3 gfat
70kcal in serving, 1 oz., 28 g/ about 1/4 cup (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 250 kcal
Total fat L 14.3 g 18%
Saturated fat L 8.9 g 45%
Sodium L 857 mg 37%
Total carbohydrates L 7.1 g 3%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 7.1 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 21.4 g 43%
Calcium L 693 mg53%
Potassium L 604 mg13%

% 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: 35%Carbohydrates: 12%Fat: 53%250kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 35%
  • Carbohydrates 12%
  • Fat 53%

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

Calcium53%Potassium13%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein21.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
  • Sugars7.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
  • Fat14.3 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.3 g)
  • Saturated fat8.9 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
  • Sodium857 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal8.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Bongards Premium Cheese
Barcode
0071078202719
Quantity
2 LB (.907 kg)
Label serving
1 oz. (28 g/ about 1/4 cup)
Category
Cheeses
Packaging
en:cardboard-box
Nutri-Score
D as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Cultured Skim Milk and Milk, Water, Nonfat Dry Milk, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Sorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Paprika and Annatto (Color), Enzymes.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilkSalt

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0071078202719. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 28, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in American Cheese?

100 g of American Cheese has 250 kcal. Serving, 1 oz., 28 g/ about 1/4 cup (28 g): about 70 kcal.

Is American Cheese high in protein?

American Cheese contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 1 oz., 28 g/ about 1/4 cup (28 g). About 35% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 21.4 g).

How many carbs are in American Cheese?

American Cheese has 7.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 7.1 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 14.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.9 g is saturated (45% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does American Cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (53% DV) and potassium (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in American Cheese?

100 g contains 857 mg of sodium, 37% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated September 28, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.