Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs WEIS
Cheese contains 238 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 29% from protein and 22% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (250 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 238 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 14.3 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat L | 9.5 g | 48% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 24 mg | 8% |
| Sodium L | 1,330 mg | 58% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 14.3 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 4.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 19 g | 38% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 476 mg | 37% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iodine L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Fluoride L | 0 µg |
% 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 22%
- Fat 49%
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
- Protein19 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8.5 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
- Sugars4.8 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.6 g)
- Fat14.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10.5 g)
- Saturated fat9.5 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.5 g)
- Sodium1,330 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 243 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 476 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238 kcal | 238 kcal |
| Protein | 19 g | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.5 g | 14.3 g |
| Fat | 14.3 g | 14.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 4.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Sodium | 1,714 mg | 1,330 mg |
Ingredients
AMERICAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SLAT, ENZYMES), WATER, SKIM MILK CHEESE (SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, ANNATTO AND OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Semisoft Cheeses, Light BABYBEL | 238 | 28.6 g | 0 g | 14.3 g |
| Plain Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Plain Whipped GOOD & GATHER | 238 | 4.8 g | 9.5 g | 21.4 g |
| Plain Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, Plain Whipped GOOD & GATHER | 238 | 4.8 g | 9.5 g | 21.4 g |
| 2% Milk Singles American STATER BROS. | 238 | 19 g | 14.3 g | 14.3 g |
| Reduced Fat American, Made With 2% Milk SE GROCERS | 238 | 19 g | 14.3 g | 14.3 g |
| American Reduced Fat Cheese HAOLAM | 238 | 19 g | 9.5 g | 14.3 g |
| Twists String Cheese Mozzarella & Cheddar With 2% Milk Cheese Snacks POLLY-O | 238 | 28.6 g | 4.8 g | 11.9 g |
| Whipped Cream Cheese Spread WEIS | 238 | 4.8 g | 9.5 g | 21.4 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 238 kcal. Serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g): about 50 kcal.
Is Cheese high in protein?
Cheese contains 19 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g). About 29% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.5 g).
How many carbs are in Cheese?
Cheese has 14.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cheese?
Cheese contains 14.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.5 g is saturated (48% 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 (37% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cheese?
100 g contains 1,330 mg of sodium, 58% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 15, 2018. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0041497085880. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 13, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2021570. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 15, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "CHEESE ". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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