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American Cheese

American Cheese

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American cheese is a processed dairy product made from a blend of cheeses, milk proteins, and emulsifiers that create its signature smooth texture and consistent melting properties. While it provides protein and calcium like natural cheeses, its processing results in higher sodium content and additives such as preservatives. This mild-flavored cheese remains a staple for cheeseburgers and grilled sandwiches due to its ability to melt evenly without separating.

Macro Impact

A 1 slice serving contains 77 calories, 4g protein, 1g carbs, and 6g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 slice (21 g)
Amount per serving
Calories77
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g
8%
Saturated Fat4g
19%
Trans Fat0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat2g
Cholesterol21mg
7%
Sodium350mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate1g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0.5g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein4g
Vitamin D2mcg
8%
Calcium200mg
15%
Iron0.1mg
1%
Potassium30mg
1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
1 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
6 / 78 g
8%
Monounsaturated
2 / 31 g
5%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
4 / 23 g
16%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
21 / 300 g
7%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
1%
Omega 9
1 g
Protein
Protein
4 / 80 g
5%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
3%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
11%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
10%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
13%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
7%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
7%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
12%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
12%
Valine
0 / 2 g
11%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
0%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
4%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
0%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
2%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
1%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
13%
Folate
2 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
65 / 800 mcg
8%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
2 / 15 mcg
11%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
200 / 1k mg
20%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
1%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
1%
Magnesium
5 / 370 mg
1%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
124 / 700 mg
18%
Potassium
30 / 3k mg
1%
Selenium
4 / 55 mcg
8%
Sodium
350 / 2.3k mg
15%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
5%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
8 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
4 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Cheese, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified. USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 325198.
  2. 2.Cheese, pasteurized process, American, fortified with vitamin D. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170853.
  3. 3.Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 171290.

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