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American cheese nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for American cheese

American cheese
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. 27 (low)
Insulin index  ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 – II for low-fat processed cheese is 42 42
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 371 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 4 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 oz (28.35 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 15.6 (acidic)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ 1 mg
TOP 2% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 98% of foods
TOP 5% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 95% of foods
TOP 6% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 94% of foods
TOP 6% Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 94% of foods
TOP 8% Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 92% of foods

American cheese calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 371
Calories in 1 oz 105 28.35 g
Calories in 1 cubic inch 67 18 g
Calories in 1 cup, diced 519 140 g
Calories in 1 cup, shredded 419 113 g
Calories in 1 cup, melted 905 244 g

American cheese Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
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Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 15% 5.3% 110%
Calcium: 3135mg of 1,000mg 314%
Iron: 1.9mg of 8mg 24%
Magnesium: 78mg of 420mg 19%
Phosphorus: 1923mg of 700mg 275%
Potassium: 396mg of 3,400mg 12%
Sodium: 5013mg of 2,300mg 218%
Zinc: 7.5mg of 11mg 68%
Copper: 0.14mg of 1mg 15%
Manganese: 0.12mg of 2mg 5.3%
Selenium: 61µg of 55µg 110%

Mineral chart - relative view

1671 mg
TOP 2%
1045 mg
TOP 5%
641 mg
TOP 8%
2.5 mg
TOP 35%
26 mg
TOP 39%
20 µg
TOP 46%
0.04 mg
TOP 68%
0.63 mg
TOP 72%
132 mg
TOP 75%
0.05 mg
TOP 82%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 57% 16% 18% 0% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 6% 188% 20% 6.5%
Vitamin A: 2835IU of 5,000IU 57%
Vitamin E : 2.4mg of 15mg 16%
Vitamin D: 1.8µg of 10µg 18%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.05mg of 1mg 3.8%
Vitamin B2: 0.7mg of 1mg 54%
Vitamin B3: 0.23mg of 16mg 1.4%
Vitamin B5: 1.2mg of 5mg 24%
Vitamin B6: 0.16mg of 1mg 12%
Folate: 24µg of 400µg 6%
Vitamin B12: 4.5µg of 2µg 188%
Choline: 109mg of 550mg 20%
Vitamin K: 7.8µg of 120µg 6.5%

Vitamin chart - relative view

945 IU
TOP 20%
1.5 µg
TOP 36%
0.23 mg
TOP 37%
Vitamin D
0.6 µg
TOP 47%
0.8 mg
TOP 50%
2.6 µg
TOP 62%
0.4 mg
TOP 65%
8 µg
TOP 68%
36 mg
TOP 68%
0.05 mg
TOP 77%
0.02 mg
TOP 90%
0.08 mg
TOP 93%
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

19% 31% 4% 39% 7%
Protein:
Daily Value: 36%
18.1 g of 50 g
18.1 g (36% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 49%
31.8 g of 65 g
31.8 g (49% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.7 g of 300 g
3.7 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
39.6 g of 2,000 g
39.6 g (2% of DV )
Other:
6.8 g
6.8 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 249% 221% 201% 189% 217% 136% 161% 196% 234%
Tryptophan: 696mg of 280mg 249%
Threonine: 2316mg of 1,050mg 221%
Isoleucine: 2814mg of 1,400mg 201%
Leucine: 5148mg of 2,730mg 189%
Lysine: 4548mg of 2,100mg 217%
Methionine: 1425mg of 1,050mg 136%
Phenylalanine: 2817mg of 1,750mg 161%
Valine: 3561mg of 1,820mg 196%
Histidine: 1638mg of 700mg 234%

Fat type information

65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g

Fiber content ratio for American cheese

61% 39%
Sugar: 2.3 g
Fiber: 0 g
Other: 1.4 g

All nutrients for American cheese per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 371kcal 19% 19% 7.9 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 18g 43% 29% 6.4 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 32g 49% 6% Equal to CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 3.7g N/A 60% 14.6 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 3.7g 1% 64% 7.6 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 100mg 33% 11% 3.7 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.6µg 6% 47% 3.7 times less than EggEgg
Magnesium 26mg 6% 39% 5.4 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 1045mg 105% 5% 8.4 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 132mg 4% 75% 1.1 times less than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.63mg 8% 72% 4.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 2.3g N/A 58% 4 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.05mg 5% 82% 3.1 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.5mg 23% 35% 2.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 641mg 92% 8% 3.5 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 1671mg 73% 2% 3.4 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 945IU 19% 20% 17.7 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 28% 24%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5% 50% 1.8 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Manganese 0.04mg 2% 68%
Selenium 20µg 37% 46%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 1% 90% 17.7 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 18% 37% 1.8 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 0% 93% 126 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 8% 65% 2.8 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 4% 77% 2.2 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 63% 36% 2.1 times more than PorkPork
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2% 62% 39.1 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 1.1g N/A 45% 13 times less than MargarineMargarine
Folate 8µg 2% 68% 7.6 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Choline 36mg 7% 68%
Saturated Fat 18g 90% 6% 3.1 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 8.2g N/A 19% 1.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.3g N/A 40% 36.7 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0% 59% 1.3 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.77mg 0% 66% 1.1 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.94mg 0% 61% Equal to Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1.7mg 0% 60% 1.4 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 1.5mg 0% 66% 3.4 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.48mg 0% 66% 4.9 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0% 57% 1.4 times more than EggEgg
Valine 1.2mg 0% 55% 1.7 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.55mg 0% 66% 1.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 0g 0% 100% N/AApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A 38% 57.5 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g N/A 42% 243.3 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.14g N/A 84% 66.7 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A 38% 8.1 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 93%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 92%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A 86%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A 79%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A 88% 15.6 times less than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
49%
Total Fat 32g
82%
Saturated Fat 18g
0
Trans Fat 0g
33%
Cholesterol 100mg
73%
Sodium 1671mg
1.2%
Total Carbohydrate 3.7g
0
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 18g
Vitamin D 23mcg 3.8%

Calcium 1045mg 105%

Iron 0.63mg 7.9%

Potassium 132mg 3.9%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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American cheese nutrition infographic

American cheese nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

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