Calories in Cheese, American, reduced fat
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Cheese, American, reduced fat contains 240 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (21 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 29% from protein and 18% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in cheese on FoodFactly, where the median is 340 kcal per 100 g across 35 foods.
100 g provides 66% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 46% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 41% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.1 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.9 g | 44% |
| Cholesterol C | 53 mg | 18% |
| Sodium C | 1,200 mg | 52% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 10.6 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 8 g | |
| Protein C | 17.6 g | 35% |
| Vitamin A C | 250 µg | 28% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 5.3 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.6 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.48 mg | 37% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 18 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.1 µg | 46% |
| Choline C | 36.2 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 529 mg | 41% |
| Iron C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 829 mg | 66% |
| Potassium C | 330 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 2.4 mg | 21% |
| Copper C | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 12.4 µg | 23% |
% 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 29%
- Carbohydrates 18%
- 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
Nutritional insights
- Protein17.6 gbelow the median for cheese (median 22.1 g)
- Sugars8 gin the top quarter of cheese (median 1.8 g)
- Fat14.1 gin the lowest quarter of cheese (median 23.4 g)
- Saturated fat8.9 gin the lowest quarter of cheese (median 14 g)
- Sodium1,200 mgabove the median for cheese (median 819 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.41 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.27 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.46 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.27 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.21 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.34 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.37 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 80 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 243 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 51.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 18 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cheese
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, lactose reduced | 74 | 12.4 g | 3.2 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, parmesan, low sodium | 451 | 41.6 g | 3.7 g | 30 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, with vegetables | 67 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium | 280 | 27.5 g | 3.1 g | 17.1 g |
| Cheese, monterey, low fat | 313 | 28.2 g | 0.7 g | 21.6 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, no sodium added | 72 | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium | 376 | 22.2 g | 1.6 g | 31.2 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low sodium | 374 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low fat | 179 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Cheese, muenster, low fat | 271 | 24.7 g | 3.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat | 141 | 31.7 g | 3.5 g | 0 g |
| Cheese, cottage, with vegetables | 95 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 4.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese product, pasteurized process, American, reduced fat, fortified with vitamin D | 240 | 17.6 g | 10.6 g | 14.1 g |
| KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | 222 | 19.6 g | 11.8 g | 10.6 g |
| KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | 215 | 16.3 g | 16.2 g | 9.5 g |
| Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat | 176 | 13.4 g | 10.7 g | 8.9 g |
| Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cheese spread, Swiss cheese base | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cheese spread, pressurized can | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cheese spread, pasteurized process, American | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese?
100 g of cheese has 240 kcal. 1 slice (21 g): about 50 kcal. 1 cracker-size slice (9 g): about 22 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17.5 g): about 42 kcal.
Is cheese high in protein?
Cheese contains 17.6 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.7 g in 1 slice (21 g). About 29% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cheese, that is below the median (median 22.1 g).
How many carbs are in cheese?
Cheese has 10.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese contains 14.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.9 g is saturated (44% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (66% DV), Vitamin B12 (46% DV), calcium (41% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (37% DV) and Vitamin A (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
100 g contains 1,200 mg of sodium, 52% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705765. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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