American Cheese Singles

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Meijer

American Cheese Singles contains 214 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 21 g (21 g) provides about 45 kcal.

Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 17% 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 245 kcal per 100 g across 55,735 products.

100 g provides 119% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 73% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

American Cheese Singles by Meijer, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
214kcal per 100 g
14.3 gprotein
9.5 gcarbohydrates
14.3 gfat
45kcal in serving, 1 portion, 21 g (21 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 214 kcal
Total fat L 14.3 g 18%
Saturated fat L 7.1 g 36%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 48 mg 16%
Sodium L 1,710 mg 74%
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%
Vitamin A L 1,070 µg119%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 952 mg73%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 0 mg0%

% 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: 26%Carbohydrates: 17%Fat: 57%214kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 26%
  • Carbohydrates 17%
  • Fat 57%

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

Vitamin A119%Calcium73%Vitamin D0%Iron0%Potassium0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein14.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.7 g)
  • Sugars4.8 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 4 g)
  • Fat14.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
  • Saturated fat7.1 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
  • Sodium1,710 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 218 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L4.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat L0 g

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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 214 kcal214 kcal
Protein 14.3 g14.3 g
Carbohydrates 9.5 g9.5 g
Fat 14.3 g14.3 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 4.8 g4.8 g
Sodium 1,710 mg1,710 mg

Product details

Brand
Meijer
Barcode
0041250051367
Quantity
21 g
Label serving
1 portion (21 g)
Category
Dairy and Eggs
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

MILK, SKIM MILK, WHEY, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BUTTERMILK, SODIUM CITRATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, MALTODEXTRIN SODIUM PHOSPHATE. LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), XANTHAN GUM. LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, COLOR ADDED, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES, VITAMIN A PALMITATE.

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

Ingredient guides: Milk

Similar products

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Feta Cheese Chunk Good & Gather 214 17.9 g 3.6 g 14.3 g
Focaccia butternut Monoprix 214 6.4 g 29 g 7.5 g
Sour Cream Cabot Creamery 214 3.6 g 3.6 g 17.9 g
Mac and cheese Par Ici Cuisine 214 9.8 g 19.9 g 10.3 g
Turkey Breast, Cheddar Cheese Hoagie Unknown 214 15.7 g 22.6 g 5 g
Seasoned Butterflied Lamb Leg Never Any! (Aldi) 214 18.8 g 0 g 15.2 g
Life Mozzarella Cheese Trader Joe’s 214 25 g 10.7 g 7.1 g
Shredded Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Velveeta 214 17.9 g 14.3 g 10.7 g

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

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2621445. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 22, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0041250051367. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 20, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in American Cheese Singles?

100 g of American Cheese Singles has 214 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 21 g (21 g): about 45 kcal.

Is American Cheese Singles high in protein?

American Cheese Singles contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1 portion, 21 g (21 g). About 26% 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 Singles?

American Cheese Singles has 9.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugars.

How much fat is in American Cheese Singles?

American Cheese Singles contains 14.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.1 g is saturated (36% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does American Cheese Singles contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (119% DV) and calcium (73% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in American Cheese Singles?

100 g contains 1,710 mg of sodium, 74% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated September 20, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.