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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "American Cheese"
| Food Name: American Cheese | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 330 | Total Fat (g): 26 |
| Protein (g): 17 | Carbohydrates (g): 9 |
| Sugars (g): 6 | Net Carbs (g): 9 |
| Water (g): 44 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 15 | Trans Fat (g): 1 |
| Cholesterol (mg): 98 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 6846 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 1049 | Omega-3 (mg): 161 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 866 | ALA (18:3 n-3) (mg): 121 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 8 | DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 18 |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 5 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 761 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 201 |
| Vitamin D (mcg): 3 | Vitamin D (IU): 102 |
| Vitamin D3 (mcg): 3 | Vitamin E (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 3 | Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 7 | Food Folate (mcg): 7 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 7 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 682 | Magnesium (mg): 27 |
| Phosphorus (mg): 438 | Potassium (mg): 255 |
| Sodium (mg): 1284 | Zinc (mg): 2 |
| Selenium (mcg): 20 | Fluoride (mcg): 35 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 241 | Threonine (mg): 720 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 858 | Leucine (mg): 1592 |
| Lysine (mg): 1302 | Methionine (mg): 380 |
| Cystine (mg): 174 | Phenylalanine (mg): 829 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 833 | Valine (mg): 1010 |
| Arginine (mg): 613 | Histidine (mg): 448 |
| Alanine (mg): 518 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1191 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3495 | Glycine (mg): 322 |
| Proline (mg): 1847 | Serine (mg): 932 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 36 | Betaine (mg): 1 |
| Retinol (mcg): 196 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 65 |
| PRAL Score: 10 | |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Lactose (g): 5 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about American Cheese
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'American Cheese'?
100 grams of 'American Cheese' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 17g (around 34% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 9g (around 3% of daily requirement),
Fat – 26g (around 33% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'American Cheese'?
A 100-gram serving of 'American Cheese' provides around 330 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 17% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'American Cheese' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'American Cheese' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 17g protein, 9g carbs, and 26g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'American Cheese' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'American Cheese' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 682 mg (52% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 438 mg (35% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 20 mcg (36% DV),
Sodium (mg): 1284 mg (56% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Zinc (mg): 2 mg (18% DV).
'American Cheese' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Potassium (mg): 255 mg (5% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 27 mg (6% DV),
Fluoride (mcg): 35 mcg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in American Cheese in significant amounts?
'American Cheese' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (IU): 761 IU (25% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 1 mcg (42% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 201 mcg (22% DV),
Vitamin D (mcg): 3 mcg (15% DV),
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 3 mcg (15% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'American Cheese' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin D (IU): 102 IU (13% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 3 mcg (3% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV).
Which nutrients in 'American Cheese' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'American Cheese' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 15 g (75% of max recommended),
Trans Fat (g): 1 g (50% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 1284 mg (56% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 98 mg (33% of max recommended).