American Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Great Value
American Cheese contains 143 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g) provides about 30 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from protein, with 43% from carbohydrates and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 248 kcal per 100 g across 42,808 products.
100 g provides 125% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 48% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 37% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 143 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 24 mg | 8% |
| Sodium L | 1,520 mg | 66% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 14.3 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 9.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 19 g | 38% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 1.6 mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 1.1 µg | 48% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 476 mg | 37% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 333 mg | 7% |
% 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 57%
- Carbohydrates 43%
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
- Protein19 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.59 g)
- Sugars9.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3.8 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10.2 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.3 g)
- Sodium1,520 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 236 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 4,760 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 | 143 kcal | 143 kcal |
| Protein | 19 g | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3 g | 14.3 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 9.5 g | 9.5 g |
| Sodium | 1,667 mg | 1,520 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Great Value
- Barcode
- 0078742373379
- Quantity
- 12 oz
- Label serving
- 1 slice (21 g)
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
SKIM MILK", WHEY MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE SODIUM CITRATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, BUTTERMILK PART-SKIM MILK", CHEESE CULTURE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CARRAGEENA ENZYMES, COLOR (APO CAROTENA BETA CAROTENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE), AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, MILKFAT*, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B₁). ADDS A TRIVIAL AOUNT OF FAT CONTAINK
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 143 kcal. Serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g): about 30 kcal.
Is American Cheese high in protein?
American Cheese contains 19 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g). About 57% 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 14.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 9.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in American Cheese?
American Cheese contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% 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 Riboflavin (B2) (125% DV), Vitamin B12 (48% DV) and calcium (37% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in American Cheese?
100 g contains 1,520 mg of sodium, 66% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated October 13, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2543259. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 14, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0078742373379. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 13, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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