Calories in Cheese, American, restaurant
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Cheese, American, restaurant contains 375 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (16 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from protein and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 39% of the Daily Value for calcium, 36% of the Daily Value for iodine and 30% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 375 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 31.1 g | 40% |
| Saturated fat M | 17.7 g | 89% |
| Trans fat M | 1 g | |
| Sodium M | 1,600 mg | 70% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars M | 3.8 g | |
| Protein C | 17.5 g | 35% |
| Calcium M | 508 mg | 39% |
| Iron M | 0.24 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium M | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 380 mg | 30% |
| Potassium M | 173 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 2.5 mg | 22% |
| Copper M | 0.042 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.018 mg | 0.8% |
| Iodine M | 54.1 µg | 36% |
% 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 19%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 75%
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
- Protein17.5 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars3.8 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat31.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat17.7 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium1,600 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water39.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 6.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 1.2 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.01 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 3.6 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0.12 g |
Individual fatty acids (65)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.009 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.14 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.66 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.53 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.33 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.76 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.86 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 2.8 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 8.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.041 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.042 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.017 g |
| TFA 14:1 t M | 0.047 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.3 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.17 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.008 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.087 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.7 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.37 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 5.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.94 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.052 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic M | 0.83 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-dienoic M | 0.18 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:2 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 11:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-9 M | 0 g |
| SFA 5:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 7:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 9:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 21:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 23:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 12:1 M | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 14:1 c M | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 17:1 c M | 0.052 g |
| MUFA 20:1 c M | 0.049 g |
| TFA 20:1 t M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-9 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-11 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 c M | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 c M | 0.15 g |
| TFA 18:3 t M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 c M | 0.035 g |
| PUFA 22:3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4c M | 0.042 g |
| PUFA 20:5c M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 22:5 c M | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 22:6 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 c M | 0.006 g |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 39.5 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 2.7 g |
| Ash M | 5.6 g |
| Energy C | 1,570 kJ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese | 373 | 21.4 g | 4.6 g | 30 g |
| Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk | 334 | 16.2 g | 1 g | 28.8 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified | 330 | 16.9 g | 8.6 g | 25.6 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D | 330 | 16.9 g | 8.6 g | 25.6 g |
| Cheese food, cold pack, American | 331 | 19.7 g | 8.3 g | 24.5 g |
| Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Imitation cheese | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Queso cotija | 351 | 23.8 g | 2.7 g | 27.2 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 375 kcal. 1 slice (16 g): about 60 kcal.
Is cheese high in protein?
Cheese contains 17.5 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.8 g in 1 slice (16 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese?
Cheese has 6.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese contains 31.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 17.7 g is saturated (89% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (39% DV), iodine (36% DV), phosphorus (30% DV) and zinc (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
100 g contains 1,600 mg of sodium, 70% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated December 16, 2019. 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: Foundation Foods, record 747429. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated December 16, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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