Calories in Cheese, processed cheese food
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Cheese, processed cheese food contains 307 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (21 g) provides about 64 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 12% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cheese on FoodFactly (340 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 106% of the Daily Value for calcium, 63% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 61% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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 | 307 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 23.1 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat C | 12.9 g | 65% |
| Cholesterol C | 78 mg | 26% |
| Sodium C | 1,280 mg | 56% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.9 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 6.2 g | |
| Protein C | 16.1 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A C | 270 µg | 30% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 6.5 µg | 33% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.84 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.1 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.43 mg | 33% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 18 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.5 µg | 63% |
| Choline C | 35.8 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 1,380 mg | 106% |
| Iron C | 0.95 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 768 mg | 61% |
| Potassium C | 295 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper C | 0.027 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 16.2 µg | 29% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 12%
- Fat 68%
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
- Protein16.1 gin the lowest quarter of cheese (median 22.1 g)
- Sugars6.2 gin the top quarter of cheese (median 1.8 g)
- Fat23.1 gbelow the median for cheese (median 23.4 g)
- Saturated fat12.9 gbelow the median for cheese (median 14 g)
- Sodium1,280 mgin the top quarter of cheese (median 819 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.99 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.44 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.37 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.24 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.57 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.68 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 2.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.095 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.38 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.041 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.013 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 248 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 60 µg |
| Retinol C | 248 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 23 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 45.1 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, vitamin D fortified | 307 | 16.1 g | 8.9 g | 23.1 g |
| KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread | 303 | 16.3 g | 9.8 g | 22 g |
| Cheese spread, pasteurized process, American | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 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 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 |
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 307 kcal. 1 slice (21 g): about 64 kcal. 1 Handi-Snack cheese container (16 g): about 49 kcal.
Is cheese high in protein?
Cheese contains 16.1 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.4 g in 1 slice (21 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cheese, that is in the lowest quarter (median 22.1 g).
How many carbs are in cheese?
Cheese has 8.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 6.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese contains 23.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12.9 g is saturated (65% 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 (106% DV), Vitamin B12 (63% DV), phosphorus (61% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (33% DV) and Vitamin D (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
100 g contains 1,280 mg of sodium, 56% 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 2705770. 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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