Calories in Cheese, processed, with vegetables
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Cheese, processed, with vegetables contains 356 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (21 g) provides about 75 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from fat, with 16% from protein and 4% 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 32% of the Daily Value for selenium, 32% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 30% 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 | 356 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 31.7 g | 41% |
| Saturated fat C | 18.2 g | 91% |
| Cholesterol C | 94 mg | 31% |
| Sodium C | 946 mg | 41% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.5 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.1 g | 0.4% |
| Total sugars C | 2 g | |
| Protein C | 14.1 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A C | 285 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin C C | 4.2 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.79 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.5 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.032 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.32 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.097 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.062 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.52 µg | 22% |
| Choline C | 20.4 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 393 mg | 30% |
| Iron C | 0.16 mg | 0.9% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 275 mg | 22% |
| Potassium C | 101 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper C | 0.019 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 17.8 µg | 32% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 80%
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
- Protein14.1 gin the lowest quarter of cheese (median 22.1 g)
- Fiber0.1 gin the top quarter of cheese (median 0 g)
- Sugars2 gabove the median for cheese (median 1.8 g)
- Fat31.7 gin the top quarter of cheese (median 23.4 g)
- Saturated fat18.2 gin the top quarter of cheese (median 14 g)
- Sodium946 mgabove the median for cheese (median 819 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.009 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.64 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.53 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.34 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.8 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.93 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 3 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 8.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.049 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.55 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.018 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 73 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 21 µg |
| Retinol C | 278 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 12 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 47 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk | 334 | 16.2 g | 1 g | 28.8 g |
| Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese | 373 | 21.4 g | 4.6 g | 30 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 spread, cream cheese base | 295 | 7.1 g | 3.5 g | 28.6 g |
| Cheese spread, cream cheese | 295 | 7.1 g | 3.5 g | 28.6 g |
| Cream cheese, regular, plain | 343 | 5.8 g | 4.6 g | 33.5 g |
| Cream cheese, full fat, block | 337 | 5.8 g | 4.6 g | 33.5 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 356 kcal. 1 slice (21 g): about 75 kcal. 1 cracker-size slice (9 g): about 32 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17.5 g): about 62 kcal.
Is cheese high in protein?
Cheese contains 14.1 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 1 slice (21 g). About 16% 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 3.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.1 g of fiber and 2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese contains 31.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 18.2 g is saturated (91% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (32% DV), Vitamin A (32% DV), calcium (30% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (25% DV) and phosphorus (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
100 g contains 946 mg of sodium, 41% 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 2705771. 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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