American Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Grassland
American Cheese contains 357 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (333 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for calcium and 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 32.1 g | 41% |
| Saturated fat L | 28.6 g | 143% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 1,250 mg | 54% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.6 g | |
| Protein L | 21.4 g | 43% |
| Vitamin A L | 214 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 714 mg | 55% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 74%
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
- Sugars3.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
- Fat32.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.7 g)
- Saturated fat28.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium1,250 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 714 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 357 kcal |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 32.1 g | 32.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sodium | 1,250 mg | 1,250 mg |
Product details
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gouda Cheese Hyvee Select | 357 | 25 g | 3.6 g | 28.6 g |
| Cracker Cuts Natural Gouda Cheese Slices Hy-Vee | 357 | 25 g | 3.6 g | 28.6 g |
| Double Creame Brie Lena Creamery | 357 | 17.9 g | 3.6 g | 32.1 g |
| Swiss Cheese Hy-Vee | 357 | 28.6 g | 3.6 g | 28.6 g |
| First street monterey jack cheese First Street | 357 | 25 g | 0 g | 28.6 g |
| Blue Cheese Stella | 357 | 17.9 g | 7.1 g | 28.6 g |
| Saputo, Stella, Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese Saputo Cheese Usa Inc. | 357 | 21.4 g | 3.6 g | 28.6 g |
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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 357 kcal. Serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g): about 100 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 onz, 28 g (28 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in American Cheese?
American Cheese has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in American Cheese?
American Cheese contains 32.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 28.6 g is saturated (143% 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 (55% DV) and Vitamin A (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in American Cheese?
100 g contains 1,250 mg of sodium, 54% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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: Branded Foods, record 2057354. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 18, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0079176100258. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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