Pasteurized process american cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Best Choice
Pasteurized process american cheese contains 368 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from protein and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 248 kcal per 100 g across 42,808 products.
100 g provides 36% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 368 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 31.6 g | 41% |
| Saturated fat L | 18.4 g | 92% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 105 mg | 35% |
| Sodium L | 1,790 mg | 78% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 5.3 g | |
| Protein L | 15.8 g | 32% |
| Calcium L | 474 mg | 36% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 211 mg | 4% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 6%
- Fat 77%
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
- Protein15.8 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.59 g)
- Sugars5.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.8 g)
- Fat31.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10.2 g)
- Saturated fat18.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.3 g)
- Sodium1,790 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 236 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 21 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 | 368 kcal | 368 kcal |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 15.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Fat | 31.6 g | 31.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 5.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Sodium | 1,789 mg | 1,790 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Best Choice
- Barcode
- 0070038361008
- Quantity
- 16 oz
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural American Cheese Slices Sargento | 368 | 21.1 g | 0 g | 31.6 g |
| Deluxe American Cheese Slices Publix | 368 | 15.8 g | 5.3 g | 31.6 g |
| Daily cheese medium fat Woolworths | 368 | 24.4 g | 2 g | 29.8 g |
| Cheese, Deli Deluxe, American Kraft | 368 | 15.8 g | 2.6 g | 31.6 g |
| Provolone Cheese Dietz & Watson | 368 | 26.3 g | 0 g | 26.3 g |
| Kraft expertly paired cheddar muenster cheese Kraft | 368 | 21 g | 0 g | 31.6 g |
| Melon and Mango Fruit Cheese Lemnos | 368 | 6.8 g | 26.4 g | 26 g |
| Romano Cheese Millel | 368 | 31.2 g | 1.6 g | 26.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pasteurized process american cheese?
100 g of Pasteurized process american cheese has 368 kcal.
Is Pasteurized process american cheese high in protein?
Pasteurized process american cheese contains 15.8 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in Pasteurized process american cheese?
Pasteurized process american cheese has 5.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 5.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Pasteurized process american cheese?
Pasteurized process american cheese contains 31.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 18.4 g is saturated (92% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Pasteurized process american cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Pasteurized process american cheese?
100 g contains 1,790 mg of sodium, 78% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated October 20, 2022. 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: Branded Foods, record 2552707. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 3, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0070038361008. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 20, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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