American cheese nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more
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
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 ⓘ
II for low-fat processed cheese https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945
42
Calories
371
Net Carbs ⓘ
Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
3.7 grams
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are 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)
Sodium
Calcium
Fats
Saturated Fat
Phosphorus
Explanation: The given food contains more Sodium than 98% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Sodium than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Calcium, Fats, Saturated Fat, and Phosphorus.
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.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
1045 mg of 1,000 mg
105%
Iron:
0.63 mg of 8 mg
8%
Magnesium:
26 mg of 420 mg
6%
Phosphorus:
641 mg of 700 mg
92%
Potassium:
132 mg of 3,400 mg
4%
Sodium:
1671 mg of 2,300 mg
73%
Zinc:
2.49 mg of 11 mg
23%
Copper:
0.046 mg of 1 mg
5%
Manganese:
0.041 mg of 2 mg
2%
Selenium:
20.2 µg of 55 µg
37%
Choline:
36.2 mg of 550 mg
7%
Mineral chart - relative view
Sodium
1671 mg
TOP 2%
Calcium
1045 mg
TOP 5%
Phosphorus
641 mg
TOP 8%
Zinc
2.49 mg
TOP 35%
Magnesium
26 mg
TOP 39%
Selenium
20.2 µg
TOP 46%
Manganese
0.041 mg
TOP 68%
Choline
36.2 mg
TOP 68%
Iron
0.63 mg
TOP 72%
Potassium
132 mg
TOP 75%
Copper
0.046 mg
TOP 82%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
945 IU of 5,000 IU
19%
Vitamin E :
0.8 mg of 15 mg
5%
Vitamin D:
0.6 µg of 10 µg
6%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.015 mg of 1 mg
1%
Vitamin B2:
0.234 mg of 1 mg
18%
Vitamin B3:
0.076 mg of 16 mg
0%
Vitamin B5:
0.403 mg of 5 mg
8%
Vitamin B6:
0.054 mg of 1 mg
4%
Folate:
8 µg of 400 µg
2%
Vitamin B12:
1.5 µg of 2 µg
63%
Vitamin K:
2.6 µg of 120 µg
2%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
945 IU
TOP 20%
Vitamin B12
1.5 µg
TOP 36%
Vitamin B2
0.234 mg
TOP 37%
Vitamin D
0.6 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin E
0.8 mg
TOP 50%
Vitamin K
2.6 µg
TOP 62%
Vitamin B5
0.403 mg
TOP 65%
Folate
8 µg
TOP 68%
Vitamin B6
0.054 mg
TOP 77%
Vitamin B1
0.015 mg
TOP 90%
Vitamin B3
0.076 mg
TOP 93%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 36%
18.13 g of 50 g
36%
Fats:
Daily Value: 49%
31.79 g of 65 g
49%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.7 g of 300 g
1%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
39.61 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
6.77 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
232 mg of 280 mg
83%
Threonine:
772 mg of 1,050 mg
74%
Isoleucine:
938 mg of 1,400 mg
67%
Leucine:
1716 mg of 2,730 mg
63%
Lysine:
1516 mg of 2,100 mg
72%
Methionine:
475 mg of 1,050 mg
45%
Phenylalanine:
939 mg of 1,750 mg
54%
Valine:
1187 mg of 1,820 mg
65%
Histidine:
546 mg of 700 mg
78%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.286 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
Fiber content ratio for American cheese
Sugar:
2.26 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
1.44 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 Orange
|
| Protein | 18.13g | 43% | 29% |
6.4 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 31.79g | 49% | 6% |
Equal to Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 3.7g | N/A | 60% |
14.6 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 3.7g | 1% | 64% |
7.6 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% | 11% |
3.7 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 6% | 47% |
3.7 times less than Egg
|
| Iron | 0.63mg | 8% | 72% |
4.1 times less than Beef
|
| Calcium | 1045mg | 105% | 5% |
8.4 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 132mg | 4% | 75% |
1.1 times less than Cucumber
|
| Magnesium | 26mg | 6% | 39% |
5.4 times less than Almond
|
| Sugar | 2.26g | N/A | 58% |
4 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 0.05mg | 5% | 82% |
3.1 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 23% | 35% |
2.5 times less than Beef
|
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 92% | 8% |
3.5 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 1671mg | 73% | 2% |
3.4 times more than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 945IU | 19% | 20% |
17.7 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 250µg | 28% | 24% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | 50% |
1.8 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | 68% | |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 37% | 46% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 1% | 90% |
17.7 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 18% | 37% |
1.8 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0% | 93% |
126 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | 65% |
2.8 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 4% | 77% |
2.2 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 63% | 36% |
2.1 times more than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | 62% |
39.1 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | 68% |
7.6 times less than Brussels sprout
|
| Trans Fat | 1.14g | N/A | 45% |
13 times less than Margarine
|
| Saturated Fat | 18.06g | 90% | 6% |
3.1 times more than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.24g | N/A | 19% |
1.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.29g | N/A | 40% |
36.7 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0% | 59% |
1.3 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.77mg | 0% | 66% |
1.1 times more than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0.94mg | 0% | 61% |
Equal to Salmon
|
| Leucine | 1.72mg | 0% | 60% |
1.4 times less than Tuna
|
| Lysine | 1.52mg | 0% | 66% |
3.4 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.48mg | 0% | 66% |
4.9 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0% | 57% |
1.4 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 1.19mg | 0% | 55% |
1.7 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0% | 66% |
1.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | 38% |
57.5 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | N/A | 42% |
243.3 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.14g | N/A | 84% |
66.7 times less than Canola oil
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | 38% |
8.1 times less than Salmon
|
| 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 Almond
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
49%
Total Fat
32g
82%
Saturated Fat 18g
33%
Cholesterol 100mg
0%
Sodium 1,671mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
18g
Vitamin D
23mcg
4%
Calcium
1,045mg
0%
Iron
1mg
13%
Potassium
132mg
4%
*
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
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
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.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ⓘ
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.
Source
Low in Sugars
ⓘ
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.
Source
American cheese nutrition infographic
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.