American
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Kraft Singles
American contains 263 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 slice, 19 g (19 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 16% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 175% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 118% of the Daily Value for calcium and 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 263 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 18.4 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat L | 10.5 g | 53% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 79 mg | 26% |
| Sodium L | 1,210 mg | 53% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 10.5 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 10.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 15.8 g | 32% |
| Vitamin C L | 158 mg | 175% |
| Vitamin D L | 5 µg | 25% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 1,530 mg | 118% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 16%
- Fat 61%
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
- Protein15.8 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 15.8 g)
- Sugars10.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 5.3 g)
- Sodium1,210 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 1,316 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 263 kcal | 263 kcal |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 15.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5 g | 10.5 g |
| Fat | 15.8 g | 18.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 5.3 g | 10.5 g |
| Sodium | 1,105 mg | 1,210 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Kraft Singles
- Barcode
- 0021000615261
- Quantity
- 16 oz
- Label serving
- 1 slice (19 g)
- Category
- American cheeses
- 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, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), whey, milk protein concentrate, milkfat, calcium phosphate, sodium phosphate, contains less than 2% of modified food starch, whey protéin concentrate, salt lactic acid, annatto and paprika extract (color), natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor), enzymes, cheese culture, vitamin d3
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select Singles Ridgeview Farms | 263 | 10.5 g | 10.5 g | 23.7 g |
| Americian pasteurized process cheese food Stop And Shop | 263 | 15.8 g | 10.5 g | 18.4 g |
| 콰트로치즈 de vinch | 264 | 17 g | 6 g | 20 g |
| Queso Americano BURR | 273 | 4 g | 17 g | 21 g |
| Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Happy Farms | 238 | 14.3 g | 9.5 g | 19 g |
| Cheddar-Style Cheese Slices Compliments | 237 | 15.8 g | 10.5 g | 13.2 g |
| Velveeta slices Kraft | 237 | 15.8 g | 15.8 g | 13.2 g |
| Mozzarella-Style Process Cheese Product Compliments | 237 | 15.8 g | 10.5 g | 15.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in American?
100 g of American has 263 kcal. Serving, 1 slice, 19 g (19 g): about 50 kcal.
Is American high in protein?
American contains 15.8 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1 slice, 19 g (19 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 15.8 g).
How many carbs are in American?
American has 10.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 10.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in American?
American contains 18.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.5 g is saturated (53% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does American contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (175% DV), calcium (118% DV) and Vitamin D (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in American?
100 g contains 1,210 mg of sodium, 53% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 20, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0021000615261. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 20, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2676037. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 26, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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