Calories in Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento
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Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento contains 375 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, 3/4 oz (21 g) provides about 79 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 2% 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 60% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 47% of the Daily Value for calcium and 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 375 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 31.2 g | 40% |
| Saturated fat ? | 19.7 g | 98% |
| Cholesterol ? | 94 mg | 31% |
| Sodium C | 915 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.7 g | 0.6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.1 g | 0.4% |
| Total sugars C | 0.62 g | |
| Protein ? | 22.1 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A C | 244 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin C ? | 2.3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.078 mg | 0.5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.49 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.071 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.7 µg | 29% |
| Choline C | 34.7 mg | 6% |
| Calcium ? | 614 mg | 47% |
| Iron ? | 0.42 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 744 mg | 60% |
| Potassium ? | 162 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper ? | 0.033 mg | 4% |
| Manganese ? | 0.016 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium I | 14.5 µg | 26% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- 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
- Protein22.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Fiber0.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.62 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat31.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat19.7 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium915 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water39.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 8.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.99 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.32 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.72 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1 g |
| Leucine ? | 2 g |
| Lysine ? | 2.2 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.57 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.14 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 1.2 g |
| Valine ? | 1.3 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.93 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.9 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.56 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.4 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 4.6 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.36 g |
| Proline ? | 2.3 g |
| Serine ? | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.61 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 1 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.36 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.37 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.64 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.48 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 3.2 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 9.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 3.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.38 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene C | 150 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 18 µg |
| Retinol C | 231 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 12 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 22 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0.5 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 39.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 5.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,571 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1,030 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Imitation cheese | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese | 373 | 21.4 g | 4.6 g | 30 g |
| Queso cotija | 351 | 23.8 g | 2.7 g | 27.2 g |
| Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk | 334 | 16.2 g | 1 g | 28.8 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss | 323 | 21.9 g | 4.5 g | 24.1 g |
| Cheese food, cold pack, American | 331 | 19.7 g | 8.3 g | 24.5 g |
| Queso Fresco | 298 | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 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, 3/4 oz (21 g): about 79 kcal. 1 cubic inch (18 g): about 68 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 106 kcal.
Is cheese high in protein?
Cheese contains 22.1 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.6 g in 1 slice, 3/4 oz (21 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese?
Cheese has 1.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.1 g of fiber and 0.62 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese contains 31.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 19.7 g is saturated (98% 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 (60% DV), calcium (47% DV), Vitamin B12 (29% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (27% DV) and Vitamin A (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
100 g contains 915 mg of sodium, 40% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 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: SR Legacy, record 170854. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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