Calories in Fromage, cheddar américain, imitation
Generic food Produits laitiers et oeufs
Fromage, cheddar américain, imitation contains 239 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tranche (21 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 53 % of its calories come from fat, with 28 % from protein and 19 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in produits laitiers et ovoproduits on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 57 % of the Daily Value for phosphore, 43 % of the Daily Value for calcium and 33 % of the Daily Value for Riboflavine (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories ? | 239 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 14 g | 18 % |
| Saturated fat ? | 8,8 g | 44 % |
| Cholesterol ? | 36 mg | 12 % |
| Sodium ? | 1 345 mg | 58 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11,6 g | 4 % |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars I | 7,7 g | |
| Protein ? | 16,7 g | 33 % |
| Vitamine A C | 114 µg | 13 % |
| Vitamine C ? | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamine D Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E I | 0,27 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamine K I | 2,7 µg | 2 % |
| Thiamine (B1) ? | 0,05 mg | 4 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) ? | 0,43 mg | 33 % |
| Niacine (B3) ? | 0,13 mg | 0,8 % |
| Vitamine B6 ? | 0,12 mg | 7 % |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamine B12 ? | 0,4 µg | 17 % |
| Choline I | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Calcium ? | 562 mg | 43 % |
| Fer ? | 0,33 mg | 2 % |
| Magnésium ? | 29 mg | 7 % |
| Phosphore ? | 712 mg | 57 % |
| Potassium ? | 242 mg | 5 % |
| Zinc ? | 2,6 mg | 24 % |
| Cuivre ? | 0,033 mg | 4 % |
| Sélénium I | 15,2 µg | 28 % |
% 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 28 %
- Carbohydrates 19 %
- Fat 53 %
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
- Protein16,7 gabove the median for produits laitiers et ovoproduits (median 9 g)
- Sugars7,7 gabove the median for produits laitiers et ovoproduits (median 4,7 g)
- Fat14 gabove the median for produits laitiers et ovoproduits (median 8,3 g)
- Saturated fat8,8 gabove the median for produits laitiers et ovoproduits (median 3,3 g)
- Sodium1 345 mgin the top quarter of produits laitiers et ovoproduits (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53,1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Graisses monoinsaturées ? | 4,1 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées ? | 0,41 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) ? | 0,26 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0,46 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0,27 g |
| CFA 8:0 ? | 0,2 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0,34 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0,42 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 1,4 g |
| CFA 16:0 ? | 3,9 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1,6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3,4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0,15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0,37 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 (7)
| Bêta-carotène I | 37 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopène Z | 0 µg |
| Lutéine + zéaxanthine Z | 0 µg |
| Rétinol I | 111 µg |
| Carotène, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamine D (D2 + D3), Unités internationales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthine, bêta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Eau ? | 53,1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool ? | 0 g |
| Caféine Z | 0 mg |
| Cendres C | 4,6 g |
| Théobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Énergie ? | 1 000 kJ |
| Vitamine A, UI C | 430 IU |
| Acide folique Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, nourriture C | 7 µg |
| Vitamine E, ajoutée Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamine B-12, ajoutée Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fromage
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Produits à base de fromage, procédé pasteurisé, Américain, matières grasses réduites, enrichi en vitamine D | 240 | 17,6 g | 10,6 g | 14,1 g |
| KRAFT VELVEETA LUMIÈRE Produit de fromage pasteurisé à base de gras réduit | 222 | 19,6 g | 11,8 g | 10,6 g |
| Produits de fromage pasteurisé KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT | 215 | 16,3 g | 16,2 g | 9,5 g |
| Tarte de fromage, Base de fromage américain ou cheddar, matières grasses réduites | 176 | 13,4 g | 10,7 g | 8,9 g |
| Tarte de fromage, procédé pasteurisé, Américain | 290 | 16,4 g | 8,7 g | 21,2 g |
| Tarte de fromage, Base de fromage américain ou cheddar | 290 | 16,4 g | 8,7 g | 21,2 g |
| Tarte de fromage, Base de fromage suisse | 290 | 16,4 g | 8,7 g | 21,2 g |
| Tarte de fromage, boîte pressurisée | 290 | 16,4 g | 8,7 g | 21,2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fromage?
100 g of fromage has 239 kcal. 1 tranche (21 g): about 50 kcal. 1 pouce cube (18 g): about 43 kcal. 1 tasse (224 g): about 535 kcal.
Is fromage high in protein?
Fromage contains 16,7 g of protein per 100 g (33 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3,5 g in 1 tranche (21 g). About 28 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other produits laitiers et ovoproduits, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in fromage?
Fromage has 11,6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 7,7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fromage?
Fromage contains 14 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8,8 g is saturated (44 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does fromage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphore (57 % DV), calcium (43 % DV), Riboflavine (B2) (33 % DV), sélénium (28 % DV) and zinc (24 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fromage?
100 g contains 1 345 mg of sodium, 58 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1 avril 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 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 169901. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 avril 2019. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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